On this podcast, Thomas Byrne, CEO of CleanCapital, sits down with Varun Sivaram, a thought leader in the clean energy space. This podcast discusses the bestseller’s new book “Taming the Sun”, which outlines the current clean energy landscape, and the advances needed to unleash it.
Besides being a writer, Varun Sivaram is a physicist and Chief Technology Officer at ReNew Power Ventures, a multibillion-dollar renewable energy firm. He is also a senior research scholar at Columbia University, a board member for the Stanford University Energy and Environment Institutes, and an editorial board member for the journal “Global Transitions”. Previously, Varun was a professor at Georgetown University and is a Rhodes and a Truman Scholar. Dr. Sivaram holds a degree from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from St. John’s College, Oxford University.
Curic Studio is a small application ecosystem centered around media production tools. Over time, some users have searched for or circulated modified versions—commonly called “cracked” copies—that bypass licensing or activation. This essay explains what Curic Studio generally offers, why people seek cracked versions, the technical and legal risks of using cracked software, ethical considerations, and practical, lawful alternatives for creators.