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He Quit Cambridge & the UN to Build an AI Energy Startup | Matías Acosta Cosysense

How Matias Acosta Is Scaling AI HVAC to Transform Buildings | Startup Scaleup People Startup and scaleup leadership in the AI energy sector requires bold decisions and deep technical vision. In this episode, Matias Acosta shares how he built an AI-driven HVAC optimization startup transforming commercial buildings through intelligent automation, real-time data, and sustainable innovation. This is a masterclass in startup growth, climate tech, and enterprise leadership. CosySense installs plug-and-play AI systems into commercial buildings, charging only a fraction of realized savings. With 120+ air conditioning units already running autonomously and 20,000 in the pipeline, this scaleup is outperforming projections and expanding across the UK, Germany, and Latin America. From Cambridge researcher and UN staff member to venture-backed climate tech founder, this episode breaks down what it really takes to build, fund, and scale a deep tech startup. Hosted by Mario Rivas About Startup Scaleup People Real stories from startup, scaleup & enterprise leaders. From boardrooms to founder garages, we bring you insights on growth, leadership, funding, exits, governance, AI, fintech, SaaS, and business transformation. New episodes every Sunday at 4PM UK time. Chapters 00:00 From Cambridge & UN to Climate Tech Founder 03:20 What AI HVAC Optimization Actually Means 06:40 The 8 Billion Ton CO2 Opportunity 09:25 Quitting Academia to Build a Startup 13:05 Scaling from 3 to 10 People in Months 18:30 Raising VC: Cambridge, BGV & Super Angels 23:00 Scaling Hardware + Software Internationally 30:40 Building Toward a £300M+ Valuation Key Highlights ▸AI-driven HVAC optimization can cut billions in energy waste with tiny temperature adjustments ▸ The hardest founder decision is when to jump — not how to build ▸ Niche focus creates defensibility through proprietary data and smarter models ▸ Plug-and-play hardware + software reduces capex risk and accelerates scale ▸ Institutional VCs back climate deep tech when traction beats projections 🔗 Follow & Subscribe   / startupscaleuppeople     / square.circle.podcast   https://open.spotify.com/show/3804Om0... https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...   / squarecirclecommunity     / mariorivassanchez   #startupleadership #businessgrowth #scaleups #enterprise #boardleadership #venturecapital #startup #founderstories #innovation #businesspodcast #careergrowth #operationalexcellence #leadershipdevelopment #startupstrategy #funding #exitstrategies #teambuilding #corporategovernance #techfounders #startupscaleuppeople #startupfunding #vc #podcast #shorts #leadership #fintech #entrepreneurship #investing #governance #peoplestories #experience #leadershipskills #leadershiplessons #businessleadership #businessstrategy #businessideas #businesssuccessstories #businesssuccess #biotech #saas #failure #fail #entrepreneur #howtoinvest #hiring #digitaltransformation #expansion #businessexpansion #energy #technology #techstartup #techfounders #successmindset #motivation #mindset #perseverance #resilience #Emprendimiento #Empreendedorismo #Entrepreneuriat #Unternehmertum #Imprenditorialità #Ondernemerschap #उद्यमिता #ريادة_الأعمال #Girişimcilik #Kewirausahaan #Pagnenegosyo #创业 #起業家精神 #기업가정신