From PhD Dropout to Carbon Removal Comedian

Dive into the wild ride that is the professional journey of Ross Kenyon—from disillusioned philosophy PhD dropout to Hollywood screenwriter to accidental climate entrepreneur. As co-founder of Nori, a pioneering carbon removal marketplace, Ross shattered the stuffy climate-tech mold with his irreverent approach and razor-sharp wit. He’s harnessed humor through viral carbon removal memes and built community by embracing vulnerability and self-deprecation in an industry often drowning in jargon, doom, and self-importance. Now an entrepreneur in residence at AirMiners and climate-tech mentor, Ross offers brutally honest insights about the rollercoaster of climate entrepreneurship—including the gut-punch of winding down a company and the unexpected liberation that followed. Whether you’re navigating your own climate career pivot or simply fascinated by how a philosophy-loving film buff became a carbon removal maverick, Ross delivers wisdom wrapped in laughter that will stick with you long after the episode ends.

Notes and resources

* Ross Kenyon's LinkedIn

* Nori's Wikipedia

* Carbon Removal Memes

* AirMiners

* 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub

Get full access to Climate Swings at climateswings.substack.com/subscribe