Beth McDaniel on The Abundant Opportunities for Women in Technology and Science

In this episode Beth McDaniel, a female executive in technology and science, discussed how being underestimated has been advantageous in her career. She highlighted the increasing presence of women in leadership roles within smaller businesses. Beyond her professional pursuits, she expressed her dedication to human rights and social justice, extending her values to her family.

A focal point of the interview was Beth McDaniel’s innovative project involving a paint system that utilizes algae to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose. Driven by her passion for addressing climate change, she is actively engaging with major investors to develop this system for capturing carbon dioxide, applicable in various settings from backyards to large facilities.

Beth McDaniel stressed the importance of carbon removal technology in combating climate change and urged individuals to contact their lawmakers to advocate for action. She emphasized the significance of finding purpose and passion in one’s work to maintain motivation. Lastly, she mentioned the potential for future carbon offset opportunities.

Overall, Beth McDaniel’s journey as a female executive, her commitment to societal issues, and her innovative efforts in developing carbon capture systems contribute to her impactful work in technology, science, and climate change mitigation.

People need to know that there are scientifically proven technologies that can combat climate change and draw down massive amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere. We’re asking people to spread the word that climate change is real and there are next-generation solutions that can be utilized immediately. Take the whitepaper and this podcast and share it with your friends, family, colleagues, and elected officials.

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Connect With Our Guest

Website: https://reactivesurfaces.com/technology/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-mcdaniel-00a9895/

Beth McDaniel, JD is co-founder and President of the award-winning paint and coatings company, Reactive Surfaces where she also serves as legal counsel. She is also a partner in McDaniel and Associates, a law firm specializing in patent and trade secret law. Her legal practice is focused on contracts, business administration, innovation, and entrepreneurship. As a serial entrepreneur, she has guided this bleeding-edge innovation company, operating in the paint and coatings and specialty chemicals industries for the past 15 years. She has served in leadership roles for numerous organizations, including serving as a Pathways to Peace Fellow, a premier social justice organization. Her work in the area of human rights and social justice brings a level of experience and intention to ensure that any climate solution has at its heart environmental justice and enhancement of human rights and personal livelihood. She brings the same dedication to her family, including her two children and grandchildren.