Kathy Hannun
Dandelion Energy Founder | Clean Energy Innovation & Accessible Geothermal
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Kathy Hannun is the co-founder and president of Dandelion Energy, a startup that makes geothermal heating and cooling affordable for homeowners. After serving as a product manager at X, the Moonshot Factory (formerly Google X), Hannun spun out Dandelion to bring the benefits of geothermal technology to the mass market.
Under her leadership, Dandelion has raised over $70 million in funding and grown to serve thousands of customers across the Northeast. Hannun's keynotes provide a firsthand look at building a transformative clean energy company, sharing insights on sustainability innovation, scaling impact, and the future of home heating and cooling.
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How to heat your home without hurting the planet
Of all the mundane yet astonishing marvels of human ingenuity, knowing what it takes to heat a room to a comfortable temperature is TED Fellow Kathy Hannun's favorite. She takes us on a journey across the planet and under the sea to emphasize the dangers of modern heating, and offers a safer, planet-friendly alternative that taps into the geothermal energy right below our feet.
Kathy Hannun at Aspen Ideas Festival 2023
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED Fellows: Shape Your Future 2021 | 2021 | |
| Aspen Ideas Festival |
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