Lowcountry Revolutionaries
Lowcountry Revolutionaries is the Charleston, SC entrepreneur podcast spotlighting the raw, real journeys of bold founders and innovators shaping the future of the Lowcountry. Hosted by Bill Billotte (aka the Podfather of Chucktown Startups), founder of Veritas Exoscience LLC and Chair of ASTM F48.05, each episode dives into the triumphs, failures, and hard-won lessons from Charleston’s top startup leaders, tech pioneers, nonprofit builders, and creative visionaries.
Official LowcountryRevMerch is live! Soft tees, trucker caps, and mugs built for dock walks, King Street hustles, and the grind of building in Charleston. Every purchase supports the movement and keeps these authentic founder stories free for qualified local entrepreneurs.
Shop now: https://lowcountryrevmerch.etsy.com
Lowcountry Wisdom—the book distilling 60+ founder interviews—is available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2KS5S71
Interested in a custom branded episode for your brand, clients, or to amplify a Lowcountry story? Professional 20–30 minute spots start at $750 for non-local or sponsored placements. Qualified Charleston-area founders and businesses can still appear on the main show at no cost. Reach out at wbillotte@veritasexoscience.com to discuss options.
Whether you’re scaling a venture in the Lowcountry, navigating growth, considering a move to Charleston, or just love stories rooted in grit and ingenuity—subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge assumptions and spark real momentum.
Lowcountry Revolutionaries
Heating Up Sustainability: Ted Kniesche on Zero Industrial’s Mission to Decarbonize Industry
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Join Bill and his guest Ted Kniesche. Ted is the founder and CEO of Zero Industrial, a Charleston‑based company helping decarbonize industrial heat and steam generation through thermal energy storage (TES) and a Heat‑as‑a‑Service model that removes upfront costs for clients. In January 2025, Zero Industrial raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Evok Innovations to expand TES projects across North America. Ted brings over 20 years of clean energy experience, having co‑founded Fulcrum BioEnergy and later serving as a Principal at Aiga Capital Partners. A native Californian, he now lives in Charleston with his wife and four children.
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Wear the Movement
Official LowcountryRevMerch is now live on Etsy: soft tees and mugs built for dock walks, King Street hustles, and the everyday grind of building in Charleston.
Every purchase supports the Lowcountry Revolutionaries movement and helps keep these authentic founder stories free for qualified local entrepreneurs.
Wear the movement. Back the stories that matter.
👉 Shop now: https://lowcountryrevmerch.etsy.com
Also available:
Lowcountry Wisdom — the official book compiled from the best lessons on the show.
Paperback & Kindle → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2KS5S71
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