Mark Chen @chenmark

Startup founder, conservative conservationist, AI practitioner, eternal optimist, dad of two, husband of one linkedin.com/in/mchen5 San Francisco, CA Joined April 2009

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Mark Chen @chenmark

23 hours ago

“We believe that increasing the level of electrification can help promote the green and low-carbon energy transition and address climate change” and also China's economy. Worth noting China exports ~$220B/yr of solar, batteries and EVs — more than the US earns from record oil exports. h/t @ember_energy Electrification is a real and positive trend, and Beijing is has staked its position.

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Mark Chen @chenmark

9 months ago

I love my Clawbot, but can everybody stop humblebragging about their setups? We get it, your Clawbot can run faster, jump higher, and do more scary things than everybody else's. I'm still not going to sign mine up for club soccer.

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Mark Chen @chenmark

9 months ago

@NYCMayor I ran the numbers on the climate impact. Using NYCHA data, the cost to reduce GHG emissions was $140-190/tonne, or about 10x of what a portfolio of high-integrity carbon credits would cost. app.cnaught.com/sage/shared/01…

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Mark Chen @chenmark

9 months ago

"With more than three years between SLS launches, we fully anticipated encountering challenges." This is exactly why @SpaceX is winning the battle for space. Volume -> Learning -> Improvements -> Reliability -> More Volume

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman @NASAAdmin

9 months ago

With the conclusion of the wet dress rehearsal today, we are moving off the February launch window and targeting March for the earliest possible launch of Artemis II. With more than three years between SLS launches, we fully anticipated encountering challenges. That is precisely

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Mark Chen @chenmark

9 months ago

@AlexanderTw33ts Great idea. Poor execution, e.g., search doesn't work. Also, if you want to automate labor marketplaces you're going to need automated negotiation, price certainty, payment, escrow, etc. I'll wait a week

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Mark Chen @chenmark

9 months ago

@SawyerMerritt Is this the modern equivalent of Google buying Motorola?

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Mark Chen @chenmark

a year ago

@guo_dini Add “TedX Speaker”

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Mark Chen @chenmark

a year ago

@mfbloodgood @useCNaught Thanks Matt! We’re excited for the next step in the journey!

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

@bdurette @Waymo Uber always seemed better. Newer cars and nicer drivers.

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

Last two Ubers ordered ended up being taxis. What is going on? All the more reason to ride @Waymo whenever possible.

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

Just listened to the collab between my two favorite podcasts, @Radiolab and @planetmoney. Greatly disappointed to hear @latifnasser share his "existential dread" about perpetual economic growth. When will radicals stop seeing growth as bad and innovation as a natural outcome of free markets and constraints? npr.org/2025/03/28/124…

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

@michelletandler @DanielLurie So when are you going to move back?

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

Amazon's new carbon credit service is intended to make it easier for suppliers to hit net zero. But will buyers trust it? 🌱 #CorporateSustainability" esgtoday.com/amazon-launche…

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

92% of all new electricity generation last year was renewable. Clearly more work to be done as there are still lots of existing coal and gas plants. But we are on the path to carbon-free electricity! apnews.com/article/climat…

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

This is important stuff. My own company only has Scope 3 emissions. Zero Scope 1 or 2 emissions. So having flexibility on how we reduce emissions of our supply chain gives us something to focus and work on.

Trellis @trellisgroup_

2 years ago

Proposed new guidelines from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) include a significant overhaul of the system for setting and hitting Scope 3 emissions targets, one of the thorniest challenges faced by sustainability teams. Why this matters ⬇️ buff.ly/0uZVZMN

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

More fantastic analysis from Hannah Ritchie that summarizes the UK's carbon projections. Most of the reduction in emissions through 2050 come from renewable energy, electric vehicles, and heat pumps. We don't need to go vegan and use cloth diapers to have a meaningful impact on climate. sustainabilitybynumbers.com/p/uk-ccc-seven…

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

New grid technologies are transforming the energy landscape by cutting costs, boosting renewable use, and enhancing reliability. When can we start building again? These are the innovations that will lead to greater sustainability #RenewableEnergy technologyreview.com/2025/03/10/111…

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

@NatBullard @EIAgov Next up: natural gas.

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

Why is every website in the world asking me to set up 2FA?

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Mark Chen @chenmark

2 years ago

The four types of #carboncredits buyers as Hogwarts houses: 🐍 Slytherin Ambitious and resourceful. Buy whatever is cheap. The lower price let's you buy more. 🦡 Hufflepuff Loyal, fair and inclusive. Purchases projects that achieve SDGs and has strong co-benefits. 🦁 Gryffindor Brave and courageous, occasionally self-righteous. Focused on carbon removal credits. Often frowns on carbon avoidance projects. 🦅 Ravenclaw Logical and diligent. Views each project on its own merits. Understands risks and benefits. Do your homework. Be a Ravenclaw.