Out Of Office

Join us for this eye-opening episode of Out of Office, where we sit down with Andrew Song, co-founder of Make Sunsets, to discuss a radical approach to climate change: solar geoengineering. Andrew explains how releasing reflective aerosols into the stratosphere—something volcanoes do naturally—may help cool the planet, buying time for other sustainability efforts to catch up. We also dive into regulatory roadblocks, the role of public perception, and what it’s like to scale a startup focused on reversing global warming.Sponsored by Noots — Enjoy 25% off your order! https://sendnoots.com/discount/OUTOFOFFICEPODFollow Andrew Song: https://x.com/asong408Learn more about Make Sunsets: https://makesunsets.comChapters:00:00 Introduction to Make Sunsets03:23 The Science Behind Solar Geoengineering06:46 Comparing Solutions: Stratospheric Aerosol Injection vs. Carbon Capture10:26 Market Landscape and Competition13:56 Customer Demographics and Engagement17:17 Funding and Business Model21:00 Regulatory Landscape and Challenges24:21 Public Perception and Education28:10 Operational Mechanics of Balloon Deployments31:30 Future Outlook and Mission-driven Goals34:48 Navigating Financial Sustainability37:22 Evaluating Climate Solutions39:13 The Reality of Recycling41:46 Innovating for a Sustainable Future45:16 Personal Journey to Climate Action48:51 Future Aspirations and Opportunities54:24 Building a Climate-Conscious CommunitySubscribe and listen to new episodes of Out of Office:X (Twitter)SpotifyAppleYouTubeDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and share—help us spread the word and keep the conversation going!