Welcome to Frontier
A unique platform for investors and industry experts to engage with the latest strategies, trends and challenges shaping private market funds. Through topical events, insightful podcasts, and inspiring videos, we bring to life important conversations that are driving necessary change across three key sectors - the energy transition, decarbonisation beyond power and nature.
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In this episode of the Frontier podcast, hosts Dan Wells and Chris Holmes are joined by Laura Sandys and Juliet Rose to unpack insights from Foresight’s recent Frontier Forum at the Eden Project. This thought-provoking conversation addresses some of the biggest challenges of our time:
🌱 Mobilising capital into sustainable infrastructure
⚡ Decarbonising energy-intensive industries
🌳 Unlocking natural capital to drive resilience and growth
💡 Exploring innovative financing models, policy certainty, and the power of systems thinking to accelerate the energy transition
Power Beyond Borders: Why interconnectors are critical to the energy transition
In this episode of the Frontier podcast, Foresight hosts Dan Wells and Chris Holmes discuss the vital role of interconnectors in the energy transition with Simon Ludlam, CEO of Mares Connect. They explore how interconnectors facilitate a fully integrated energy market, enhancing energy security, enabling cross-border electricity flow, and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources.
Hydrogen: Challenging Misconceptions and Unpacking Its Decarbonisation Potential
In this episode of the Frontier podcast, hosts Chris Holmes and Dan Wells discuss the role of hydrogen in the energy transition with special guest, Vice President of NextChem, Adamo Screnci, a hydrogen expert with over 20 years of experience. They explore hydrogen as a clean energy solution, the importance of creating market demand, and the need for regulation to drive the hydrogen economy. Key topics include the hierarchy of hydrogen applications, challenges in transportation and storage, and the significance of political and geographical factors in shaping energy choices. The episode wraps up with a focus on impactful projects and a global vision for the hydrogen sector.
Sowing the Future: Climate, Sports and Sustainable Food Innovations
In this episode, we explore the intricate connections between climate change, sports, and sustainable food systems. We kick off with a discussion on how climate change impacts sports, leading into an interview with Antony Yousefian, Partner at The First Thirty and leading figure in sustainable investments and agri-food tech innovation. Antony shares his insights on the future of food production, the role of technology, how our approach to food can significantly impact both human health and the planet, and how he sees the role of private markets evolving in supporting sustainable food systems..
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A podcast discussing the strategies, trends, and challenges shaping private market funds. Available to listen now on all streaming platforms.
Join our esteemed hosts Chris Holmes, Partner & Deputy Head of Infrastructure and Dan Wells, Partner and Co-Manager of Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners II, as they kick off the Frontier Podcast. In this inaugural episode, they introduce some of the exciting topics we will be discussing, from hydrogen and interconnectors to the future of food and tech, alongside their roles at Foresight and backgrounds in sustainable infrastructure.
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