Sustainable Stories

Cloud9 Climate exists to tell stories that spark action for a better future. Our mission is to create media that makes sustainability engaging, practical, and inspiring. We focus on solutions and ideas that move beyond doom and gloom, showing how innovation, creativity, and everyday choices can shape a healthier planet. By blending storytelling with real-world impact, we aim to connect audiences, creators, and partners in building a climate-positive culture.

Cassidy

How'd We Get Here

Hi, I’m Cassidy! A creator at Cloud9 Climate. I studied Environmental Studies and Film/Media because I wanted to craft powerful stories that can spark real change. I’ve done coral reef work in Bali, shadowed sustainability projects in Japan, and I’m always chasing new ways to blend creativity and climate. Outside of that? I teach yoga, travel often, and hike with my dog every chance I get.TikTok
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Stuart

Weird Ways to Save the World

Weird seeing you here!
I’m Stuart, a creator at Cloud9 Climate and an architectural designer with over a decade of experience. I have a background in teaching sustainability in the great outdoors, and I love kayaking, snorkeling, and biking. Plus, sharks don’t scare me… AND I’ve never owned a car (and don’t plan to).TikTok
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Taylor

Should Be Obvious

Hey! I’m Taylor, co-founder and a creator here at Cloud9 Climate. Along with co-founding a sustainable building supply company, I love sharing my experiences when I go in to guest speak at the U of M each year. I’m all in on sustainable systems (degree and all). And when I’m not working, you’ll find me hiking, traveling, or hanging with my two (very spoiled) dogs.TikTok
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Earth_v3

Earth_v3 is a show where big ideas for the planet get debated, tested, and voted on. Each episode, creators debate what should make it into the “next draft” of Earth, from groundbreaking climate tech to lifestyle shifts. Our goal is to make complex topics approachable and spark conversations about the future we actually want to build.

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C9C Founders

Matt Osterman is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, and creative problem-solver whose work spans film, technology, and sustainability. As the first employee of The Blue Zones project, he helped lay the groundwork for a global movement around longevity and well-being. In the film world, he has written, directed, and produced six internationally distributed feature films, including the SyFy-acquired space thriller 400 Days.Beyond storytelling, Matt has built ventures that make a tangible impact. He co-founded a broadband company to close the digital divide, leading it from startup to seven-figure revenues and a successful acquisition after securing over $5 million in grants. Today, he runs HeyPropellant, a strategic digital marketing firm; Propellant Films, a production studio for films, commercials, and podcasts; and Cloud9 Climate, a building technology company focused on climate-positive materials and media.Through these efforts, Matt blends creativity, strategy, and purpose—proving that good stories and good systems can change the world.

Taylor Karasch is a sustainability expert, entrepreneur, and creator committed to reshaping how we build, and how we talk about building, a more sustainable world. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Sustainable Systems, she co-founded Cloud9 Insulation, a company bringing carbon-sequestering building materials to market.At Cloud9 Climate, Taylor combines her background in sustainable design with her digital marketing and storytelling skills to make climate innovation approachable and exciting. Each year, she returns to the University of Minnesota as a guest speaker, inspiring students to see sustainability as both a science and a movement.

Walking the walk

Each month, Cloud9 Climate purchases 1.5 metric tons of certified carbon credits to offset the fossil fuel energy we use in our operations. We want to make sure the content we create not only advocates for a more sustainable future but is also produced with accountability and responsibility in mind.