The Grove is a climate technology podcast from Earth Onward, created to explore the people, ideas, and early signals shaping the future of climate action. Through long form conversations with founders, investors, operators, researchers, and community builders, The Grove examines how climate solutions move from concept to market, and what it takes to build work that is both commercially viable and environmentally meaningful.
In the episode “Season 1 Recap: 70 Episodes, 51 Hours & 10 Key Lessons,” The Grove turned the lens on itself, reflecting on its first year of interviews and field learning. The episode captured the host’s shift from ambition to lived experience, shaped by 70 conversations, 51 hours of recorded dialogue, new relationships, and access to physical spaces across the climate technology ecosystem. Rather than focusing on a single guest or company, the recap distilled ten lessons from the season, including the limits of what any one person knows, the value of genuine connection, and the importance of pausing to assess progress before beginning a new chapter.