In this episode, we sit down with Emily McAteer, CEO and Co-founder of Odyssey Energy Solutions, one of the most influential startups in the climate tech space for emerging markets. Odyssey is transforming how Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) projects are financed, procured, and managed—especially in emerging markets across countries in Africa, and also India, Mexico, and Brazil.

What began as a platform supporting DFIs like the World Bank to deploy capital into DRE projects has evolved into a robust end-to-end solution for the entire ecosystem. Today, Odyssey powers asset monitoring, equipment procurement, and most recently direct credit financing for DRE developers.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Energy Talk Podcast

• 01:36 Emily's Journey into the Energy Sector
• 04:53 The Birth and Growth of Odyssey.
• 08:41 Challenges and Evolution of Odyssey.
• 11:11 Odyssey's Procurement and Credit Platform
• 19:30 Global Expansion and Product Market Fit
• 24:12 Partnerships and Future Prospects
• 28:00 Defining Success and Failure