Hydrogen Tax Credits and Startup Resilience: Navigating New Frontiers

Explore the impact of the U.S. Treasury's hydrogen tax credit rules on startups, the dramatic fall and revival of Bench, and the resilience of Pakistani startups in 2024. Plus, discover how a new grant program is supporting Wyoming's childcare startups. This episode delves into the intersection of innovation, policy, and entrepreneurship, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities in today's startup landscape.

Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/03/hydrogen-tax-credit-rules-give-startups-clarity-while-boosting-nuclear-and-carbon-capture/
https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/03/inside-the-wild-fall-and-last-minute-revival-of-bench-the-vc-backed-accounting-startup-that-imploded-over-the-holidays/
https://www.killerstartups.com/pakistani-startups-raise-42-5-million-in-2024/
https://www.killerstartups.com/?p=415950

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:45) Hydrogen tax credit rules give startups clarity while boosting nuclear and carbon capture
(00:04:05) Exclusive: Inside the wild fall and last-minute revival of Bench, the VC-backed accounting startup that imploded over the holidays
(00:07:13) Pakistani startups raise $42.5 million in 2024
(00:10:48) New grant program supports Wyoming childcare startups