Nest and Mill Co-founder Matt Rogers on Catalyzing Climate Tech Capital

The entrepreneur discusses how tech innovation can drive meaningful change in sustainability.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Matt Rogers, the co-founder of smart home device company Nest and counter-top composter Mill, will join Climate One founder Greg Dalton for a conversation on how to direct capital towards climate tech startups, climate-positive nonprofits, and advocacy. Rogers will discuss Mill's expansion into commercial-scale composting and how individual actions can scale to create systemic change.

Why it matters

As the co-founder of two successful sustainability-focused tech companies, Matt Rogers has unique insights on how innovation and investment can drive meaningful progress on climate change. His perspectives on scaling individual actions and directing capital towards impactful climate solutions will be valuable for entrepreneurs, investors, and environmentally-conscious consumers.

The details

In addition to co-founding Nest and Mill, Rogers also co-founded Incite, an investment firm focused on clean tech startups, climate-positive nonprofits, and advocacy efforts. Mill has recently expanded beyond home composters, developing AI-enhanced commercial-scale bins that can turn Whole Foods' food waste into chicken feed that gets cycled back to Whole Foods' own poultry. Rogers will discuss how these types of closed-loop systems and technological innovations can drive meaningful change in sustainability.

  • The event will take place on March 3, 2026.

The players

Matt Rogers

The co-founder of Nest, Mill, and Incite, a climate tech investment firm.

Greg Dalton

The founder of Climate One, the host of the conversation with Matt Rogers.

Whole Foods

The grocery store chain that is partnering with Mill on a commercial-scale composting program to turn its food waste into chicken feed.

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What they’re saying

“How can tech innovation drive meaningful change?”

— Greg Dalton, Founder, Climate One (Commonwealth Club)

“Where should capital be directed?”

— Greg Dalton, Founder, Climate One (Commonwealth Club)

“How does individual action scale to systemic change?”

— Greg Dalton, Founder, Climate One (Commonwealth Club)

What’s next

The event will be held both in-person and via live stream, and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of Matt Rogers and Greg Dalton.

The takeaway

As an entrepreneur who has successfully built sustainability-focused tech companies, Matt Rogers' insights on directing capital towards impactful climate solutions and scaling individual actions will be invaluable for anyone interested in driving meaningful progress on climate change through innovation and investment.