# Stepchange Show

> The Stepchange Show covers stories of human progress — the technology, systems, and infrastructure that shape our world. Hosted by Ben Eidelson and Anay Shah of Stepchange Ventures.

## Episodes

- [The Grid: The Largest Machine Ever Built](https://www.stepchange.show/grid): 140 years of American electrical grid history — inventors, monopolists, blackouts, bargains. [Transcript](https://www.stepchange.show/grid/transcript.md)
- [Coal, Part I: From Swamp to Steam](https://www.stepchange.show/coal-part-1): The long history of coal, from prehistoric swamps through the steam revolution.
- [Coal, Part II: Global Dominance](https://www.stepchange.show/coal-part-2): How coal became the backbone of the modern industrial world.
- [Data Centers: The Hidden Backbone](https://www.stepchange.show/data-centers): The infrastructure quietly powering the AI era.

## About

- [Stepchange Ventures](https://stepchange.vc): Early-stage climate tech fund.
- [Portfolio](https://stepchange.vc/portfolio)
- [Team](https://stepchange.vc/team)