: Embracing Uncertainty: Creativity, Climate Tech & Innovation with Gill Scheltjens, Founder of D-CRBN

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In this episode of the 𝗰𝗼:𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, Gill Scheltjens, founder of D-CRBN, joins Olivier Van Raemdonck to explore how creativity, curiosity, and collaboration fuel innovation in the fight against climate change.

Gill shares how his team is working toward transformative goals by turning CO into valuable feedstocks for everyday products, and why embracing uncertainty fuels their success. The conversation dives into the creative process, the discomfort of not knowing, the power of navigating the “messy middle” and how this leads to powerful breakthroughs. 

From building a diverse and resilient team to partnering on ocean restoration, Gill reveals how D-CRBN combines deep tech with deep values, rooted in trust, openness, and authenticity. 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in climate innovation, creative leadership, and building purpose-driven companies with global impact. 

 

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