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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Fabian Heilemann, CEO of AENU. AENU is an impact fund that focuses on seed and Series A investments in climate technologies, esp. energy transition and carbon economy, in Northern Europe.
Fabian shares insights into his journey from being an entrepreneur to becoming a venture capitalist with a focus on sustainable investments. Highlighting his experience of burnout post-Google acquisition, Fabian discusses how maintaining a routine involving physical workouts and meditation has been crucial for his mental wellbeing. This episode dives into how he and his brother pivoted their careers towards impact investing, driven by a profound commitment to addressing the climate crisis.
Fabian Heilemann is a serial-entrepreneur and investor from Berlin, Germany. He founded Heilemann Ventures together with his brother Ferry after the trade sale of his company DailyDeal, Europe's first couponing portal, to Google in 2011.
Since then he has been an early stage VC-investor, actively supporting companies in the digital sector. Meanwhile, Fabian and his brother Ferry set the fundamentals for their holding Sky & Sand. Currently it combines DailyDeal, which the brothers bought back from Google in early 2013, and the mobile-POS system provider pepperbill.
This episode delves into:
Burnout PreventionTransition from Founder to VCInvestment StrategiesRole of VCsImpact vs. BrandingIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our channel!
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(00:00) - Intro Hook
(00:58) - Intro
(02:37) - What’s the secret to avoiding burnout?
(05:40) - From Founder to VC: Is It a Natural Path or a Tough Trade-off
(08:21) - Should Entrepreneurs Turn Family Offices into Climate Tech Funds?
(17:08) - Would the VC World Benefit from More Former Entrepreneurs?
(20:33) - What makes a great VC?
(22:55) - Who are the top role models in the VC space?
(27:12) - Is It Time to Remove Barriers and Let More Professionals Drive Climate Investments?
(30:40) - Are Top VC Firms More Focused on Building Brands or Creating Impact?
(34:52) - Can Europe Catch Up to the U.S. in Funding Climate Innovation?
(36:43) - Can Climate Tech Survive Political Swings Like Trump’s Era?
(43:58) - Does Climate VC Favor Software Over Hardware for Long-Term Success?
(46:28) - Is a Software-Heavy Strategy Enough to Drive Real Climate Impact?
(49:26) - How Can Climate Funds Balance LP Expectations with Risk-Taking?
(54:28) - Do VCs Shape Startup Quality, or Is It All About the Founders?
(58:44) - Is It the VC's Role to Fill Gaps in Startup Teams?
(01:04:48) - How do you find happiness while watching the world burn?
(01:09:16) - Outro
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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Allister Furey, CEO and Co-founder of Sylvera. Sylvera is a carbon data provider that helps organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments toward net zero. We build software that independently and accurately automates the evaluation of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions.
With Sylvera's data and tools, the world’s largest businesses and governments can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact.
Allister Furey has an MBA from London Business School, and a PhD in computational neuroscience and robotics from University of Sussex, where he focused on optimizing control of wind energy systems. He has worked as a consultant for Bain & Company, as CTO of a leading UK wind energy technology company, and venture partner at Entrepreneur First.
Allister and his co-founder Sam Gill observed that carbon markets needed a revolution in data quality to reliably deliver climate benefits, and to achieve the necessary scale to have a meaningful impact. Together they founded Sylvera in 2020 to bring transparency and, ultimately, trust to carbon markets.
This episode delves into:
- The Importance of Accurate Carbon Data
- Challenges of Carbon Markets
- Role of Sylvera
- Emerging Carbon Removal Technologies
- Future of Carbon Markets
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(00:00) - Intro
(00:13) - How Can We Incentivize Investment in Real Climate Action?
(00:51) - How does Sylvera defer organizations like Vera or B0?
(01:27) - Why are Carbon Markets Important?
(07:40) - How Does Sylvera’s Rating System Drive Smarter Climate Tech Investments?
(10:10) - How Easy Can the Rating System Recognize mistakes?
(13:30) - What is a Triple B in The Ranking System?
(15:18) - What Factors Matter the Most When Rating Direct Air Capture Projects?
(21:43) - What Emerging Carbon Capture Technologies should Investors Keep an Eye on?
(24:40) - What Will Carbon Markets Look like In 10 Years?
(29:54) - Is the Carbon Market going to Be Regionally Fragmented?
(30:47) - Outro
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In today's show, I'm welcoming Nadav Steinmetz an early stage climate tech investor based in London, UK. Nadav is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Climate First. Nadav delves into he critical role of deep tech in combating climate change and the challenges and opportunities faced within this niche. The discussion is particularly relevant given the backdrop of heightened climate awareness and the pressing need for sustainable solutions.
Nadav highlights the crucial role of deep tech and hardware investments in achieving decarbonization goals and generating significant returns. He emphasizes that while many investors focus on software, physical solutions like deep tech are essential for real climate impact. Despite longer development cycles, Nadav believes that these investments can lead to major disruptions in sectors like energy and manufacturing.
Battery technology is central to climate tech, with challenges in supply chains and geopolitical dependencies. Nadav discusses innovations in green mining and battery recycling as critical solutions. He also highlights the importance of global collaboration, pointing to Europe’s climate commitment, the Middle East’s resources, and Israel’s innovation as key drivers in advancing climate tech. Nadav remains optimistic that these efforts will create a powerful, impactful ecosystem for the future.
We cover:
Strategic Deep Tech Investments
Challenges and Innovations in Battery Technology
Global and Regional Dynamics
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SHOW NOTES:
01:40 - Intro
02:27 - What is Climate First?
03:34 - Why is investing in deep tech important?
05:54 - How can we stop climate tech funds from chasing easy money?
07:20 - How can we ensure the LPs that they invest in funds that they will get greater returns?
08:59 - Why are investors shying away from climate tech's biggest solutions?
10:26 - Why should TRL be the new metric for climate tech success?
12:54 - How important are corporate partnerships for startup success?
14:17 - How will high interest rates impact the future of climate tech?
15:60 - Can M&A activity help meet the 2030 targets?
18:08 - What climate tech solutions will drive global decarbonization in the next 5-7 years?
20:02 - What are hard-to-abate sectors worth looking at?
21:02 - How will access to rare minerals influence the future of electrification?
22:30 - How can Europe and the US reduce dependence on imported rare earth minerals?
24:58 - What solutions exist for the mineral shortage?
26:42 - Can recycling existing technologies provide Europe with mineral self-reliance?
28:21 - Can recycled batteries be fully reused?
29:35 - How can green mining innovations transform lithium extraction and reduce environmental impact?
33:01 - What are the key developments in Israel’s climate tech sector?
35:42 - Will the Middle East become a major player in the global climate ecosystem?
37:04 - Is Middle Eastern investment in climate tech a strategy or just diversification?
38:54 - How important are Middle Eastern funds in the global venture capital landscape?
40:37 - Is Europe at risk of falling behind in climate tech due to over-regulation?
44:05 - How can Europe compete with US and...
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In today's show, I'm welcoming Roberta Boscolo, Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Roberta delves into the nuances of climate science, the importance of timely action, and her unique approach to communicating these urgent issues to the public through social media.
Roberta discusses the vital role of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in providing accurate weather forecasts and climate models, emphasizing their importance for sectors such as agriculture, energy, and tourism. The conversation shifts to the effectiveness of climate communication, addressing how simplified and relatable narratives could potentially have a greater impact on public awareness and policy changes. Roberta also shares personal insights on how individuals can prepare for and adapt to the increasing occurrences of extreme weather events, stressing the critical urgency for immediate and collective action against climate change.
We cover:
The Urgency of Addressing Climate Change This DecadeThe Importance of Weather and Climate Models for Future PlanningCommunicating Climate Change: Challenges and Strategies for ScientistsPreparing for Extreme Climate Events and Human MigrationEmpowering Voices in Climate CommunicationGeoengineering Solutions and Their Potential Impact on Climate ChangeWant to go deeper?
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SHOW NOTES:
(00:00) - Episode Trailer
(00:51) - Introduction
(01:29) - How Did Leveraging LinkedIn Turn One Person into a Powerhouse?
(03:23) - What Makes This Decade a Make-or-Break Moment for Climate Action?
(05:14) – Is Climate Change just the Natural Cycle?
(07:07) - How Legitimate Are the WMO's Climate Forecasts?
(09:07) - Is There a Way to Forecast When Major Climate Disasters Will Strike?
(12:07) - Who Actually Uses WMO's Weather Forecasts?
(14:26) - Are We Really Making Progress with Climate Reports and Predictions?
(17:24) - Are Advocates of Social Media Seen as Outliers in Their Organizations?
(19:00) – How to leverage results and stats in the story?
(20:37) - Who Needs Convincing More: The Masses or the Decision-Makers?
(22:30) - What Holds More Persuasive Power: Success Stories or Fear?
(24:07) - Can the United Nations Lead the Disruption of Polluting Industries?
(26:45) - How Should Parents Discuss Climate Change with Their Children?
(29:44) - Are Leaders Discussing Potential Migration Due to Climate Change?
(32:27) - Can Visualizing Climate Impacts Make it More Relatable to People?
(35:22) - How Is Risk-Reward Culture Perceived Within the United Nations?
(38:01) - Can Geoengineering Be Ethically Implemented to Combat Climate Change?
(40:10) - Where and How Is Weather Modification Currently Utilized?
(43:36) - Outro
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Yair Reem is a Partner at Extantia Capital, a climate-first venture capital firm accelerating the path to a decarbonized world by backing daring entrepreneurs with breakthrough ventures. He co-founded BeyondBlack, a fund for investments in technologies reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and advises European startup CEOs on strategic narratives. Formerly Managing Director at Hasso Plattner Ventures, Yair was also a cyber technology leader at Israel’s Unit 8200. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Technion, an Executive MPA from Hertie, and an AMP from Wharton.
This episode delves into:
First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) Explained
Strategic Partnerships
Cap Table Management
VC Risk-Taking
Brand Building in VC
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(00:00) - Episode Trailer
(01:04) – Intro
(01:34) – What is The Foaking Awesome?
(04:09) – What does Foak mean?
(06:20) - Are VCs Ready to Embrace First-of-a-Kind Opportunities?
(08:10) – Which are the Sectors full of Possibilities?
(10:25) - Can Nvidia’s Success Be Replicated in Future Industries?
(11:12) - Is Investing in Nuclear Fusion the Next Big Challenge for VCs?
(11:51) – Where are we in terms of TRL?
(12:50) - Does the Stage of Funding Determine When to Build the First Factory?
(13:46) - Is Partnering with Corporates Essential for Startup Success in Climate Tech?
(16:37) - When Should Startups Add Strategic Investors to the Cap Table?
(17:54) - Do Startups Need Corporate Connections, or Can VCs Bridge the Gap?
(18:45) - Are Corporate Partnership Managers the New Must-Have in Climate Tech?
(21:11) – Deep Tech Engineer vs Software Engineer – What is the Difference?
(23:14) - What Makes Climate Hardware Sexy to Big Financial Players?
(24:40) - What Common Cap Table Errors Scare Away Investors?
(26:28) - Should Founders Fight or Fold? Navigating Long-Term Potential vs. Short-Term Survival
(30:12) - Are Ego-Driven Valuations Hurting Startup Founders?
(32:08) - Why 20% Matters: Balancing Venture Builder Impact on Cap Tables
(33:31) - Choosing Between Co-Leads or a Dominant Lead Investor: What’s Best?
(36:34) - Is Risk Aversion Stifling Innovation in VC?
(39:50) - First Principles of VC: Balancing Risk in Turbulent Markets
(41:43) - Conscious Choices: Team Effort vs. Individual Initiative
(42:05) - Authenticity vs. Quantity: The Struggle in Digital Engagement
(44:39) - Team Dynamics: Internal vs. External Strategies for Time Management
(47:26) - Risk and Reward: Inviting Others to Innovate in VC
(49:29) - Expanding Reach: Should VC Messaging Extend Beyond LinkedIn?
(50:56) – Role Models in VC
(53:14)- YouTube as a Knowledge Foundation: Do VCs Trust Video Learning?
(57:52) - Differentiation Strategy: From Tech to Brand, Creating a Category of One
(01:01:23) - Breaking the Exit Taboo: IPOs and Strategic Acquisitions in Impact Business
(01:03:41) - Exchange of Goods and Society: The Role of Money in Innovation
(01:05:04) – Outro
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Ben is a climate tech expert who writes deep guides to energy topics on his blog, benjames.io. His guides to batteries, carbon removal, hydrogen and SAF are read by thousands of investors and analysts around the world.
This episode delves into:
-Fusion vs. Fission
-Levels to Unlock Fusion
-Challenges in Fusion Reactor Design
-Role of AI in Fusion Research
-Economic Viability and Policy
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(00:00) – Intro
(01:45) - How Does Nuclear Fusion Compare to Other Clean Energy Innovations?
(16:24) - Why Are Small Fusion Reactors More Challenging to Build Than Large Ones?
(18:37) - Who Will Win the Fusion Race: Government Projects or Private Companies?
(20:48) - Are Tokamaks, Stellarators, or Laser-Based Systems the Future of Fusion Energy?
(22:47) - What Role Does Machine Learning Play in Advancing Fusion Simulations?
(24:47) - How Can Policy Frameworks Boost the Growth of Fusion Technology?
(25:52) - Which Fusion Technology Holds the Most Promise for Investors?
(26:52) - Outro
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Ben is a climate tech geek who writes deep guides to energy topics on his blog, benjames.io. His guides to batteries, carbon removal, hydrogen and SAF are read by thousands of investors and analysts around the world.
This episode delves into:
The Existing and Future Uses of HydrogenChallenges with Hydrogen Production and TransportComparison Between Hydrogen and Electric VehiclesControversy about Blue HydrogenInvestment Opportunities in Hydrogen SpaceIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our channel!
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(00:00) – Intro
(02:33) - Unlocking Hydrogen: How Does It Fuel Our Future?
(13:52) - What Breakthroughs Are Needed for Affordable Green Hydrogen?
(15:30)- Electric vs. Hydrogen: Why Are Electric Vehicles Winning?
(16:59) - Why Is Transporting Hydrogen So Challenging?
(20:37) - Why Is Blue Hydrogen Controversial?
(22:06) - Where Are the Hottest Investment Opportunities in Hydrogen?
(23:23) – What is the Future of Hydrogen Economy
(24:07) - Outro
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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re diving into an engaging conversation with Benjamin Kayser, a former French Rugby international with a 16-year long career. Today, Benjamin is a renowned commentator of international rugby games on TV, both in France and the UK, and his voice is easily recognizable by all Rugby fans.
More relevant to this podcast, Benjamin is the Co-founder and Partner at Teampact Ventures, a Venture Capital fund that specializes in human capital. We discuss a range of important topics affecting the VC industry, focusing on their core thesis: the idea that human capital, like in sport, is a central ingredient of sustainable success.
This episode delves into:
- Connecting Elite Athletes with Startups: Teampact Ventures Model
- Shared Traits of Elite Athletes and Founders: Resilience, Drive, Ambition, and a Growth Mindset
- The Birth of Teampact Ventures: Athletes' Willingness to Overcome Barriers and Make a Positive Impact
- Personal Branding as a Powerful Tool: Connecting on a Human Level and Differentiating in Business
- The Olympics: Showcasing Dedication, Talent, and Diversity
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(00:00) – Intro
(01:47) - Teampact Ventures: A Platform for Athletes to Drive Social Impact
(05:42) - Does Sports Training Prepare You for Business Leadership?
(08:36) - Finding the Yin in Your Yang: How to Avoid Burnout in Business
(13:05) - Can the Flame of Athletic Drive Sustain Business Success?
(15:48) - Convincing Top Athletes to Give Back: What’s the Strategy?
(18:47) - What CEOs Can Learn from Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer?
(21:52) - What Are the Secrets to Balancing Talent and Team Dynamics?
(27:23) - How Can Founders Create a Culture That Values Self-Worth?
(29:07) - Why Is Feedback Frequency Crucial for Employee Engagement?
(30:39) - Turning Negative Feedback into Growth Opportunities: How?
(33:07) - Are Women the Key to Unlocking a More Empathetic Business World?
(38:04) - Do You Measure Success by What You Earn Now, or Where You'll Be in Five Years?
(42:08) - Salary Transparency: Does It Simplify or Complicate the Hiring Process?
(44:05) – The role of Media: What Inspired Ben’s Podcasting Journey?
(47:42) - Why Authenticity in Content Creation Attracts More Than Just Attention
(50:17) - Can Allowing Personal Projects Boost Employee Engagement and Innovation?
(54:07) - How Do Founders Balance Personal Branding with Company Identity?
(56:19) - Are People Losing Interest in Global Sporting Events Like the Olympics?
(59:00) - Outro
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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re diving into an engaging conversation with Alexandra Perez, a seasoned investor in climate tech. We discuss a range of important topics affecting the VC industry and the role of women in investment.
Most recently, she worked for the Climate Tech Fund: 2150.
This episode delves into:
- Challenges Women Face in the World of Investment
- Finding the Balance: Vision and Realism in the VC Industry
- Balancing Ruthlessness and Empathy in Tech and Venture Capital
- Empowering Women in Leadership: Maintaining Authenticity for a Sustainable Culture
- Addressing Gender Equity in Workplace Policies Regarding Parental Leave: Exploring Creative Solutions
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(00:00) Intro
(01:45) How can we get more women to become angel investors?
(03:00) Challenges that women face in the world of investment
(07:04) Finding the Balance: Vision and Realism in the VC Industry
(09:28) Balancing Ruthlessness and Empathy in Tech and VC
(12:19) Reevaluating Hiring Practices: Slower Growth for Long-Term Retention
(14:36) Could Female Leadership Change Industry Layoff Practices?
(15:37) Reconciling Risk Appetite and Success in the VC Industry
(17:13) How can we Empower Women in Leadership: Maintaining Authenticity for Sustainable Culture
(20:36) The Impact of Genuine Check-Ins: Personal Story of Alexandra
(25:40) Maintaining Peak Performance: The 80% Rule - Learning Lessons from Top Athletes
(30:22) Addressing Gender Equity in Workplace Policies in context of Parental Leave: Exploring Creative Solutions
(35:30) Outro
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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Anna Alex, Co-founder of Nala Earth. Nala Earth is a nature management platform that measures, improves and reports your company’s impact on nature & biodiversity.
Anna is a serial entrepreneur from Berlin, dedicating her life to nature and the planet. Prior to Nala Earth she founded Planetly and Outfittery. As an angel investor, Anna focuses on the big challenges of the world in climate and nature.
Anna founded Planetly in 2019, the worldwide pioneer in Carbon Accounting SaaS. In only 3 years Anna scaled Planetly to 250 employees and over 350 customers leading the technical innovation in this space. In 2021 she sold Planetly to a US Software Company.
This episode delves into:
- Investor expectations and the pressures post-funding.
- The reality of building multiple startups in the climate industry.
- The shift towards sustainable and environmentally friendly businesses worldwide.
- How to manage burnout as an entrepreneur and delegation.
- The importance of building a strong culture and hiring top talent.
- The role of venture capital in scaling climate tech solutions.
- How to create real KPIs that make a difference like biodiversity in climate tech
- How to have a larger impact on climate by focusing on biodiversity and nature conservation.
- Integrating nature and biodiversity into business models through ventures like Nala Earth.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:47) Anna Alex's purpose
(01:03) Avoiding burnout as an entrepreneur
(04:17) Hiring A players vs B players
(06:41) Building culture by hiring senior talent first
(09:41) Bootstrapping vs raising capital
(12:26) Being a "founding angel"
(17:11) Structuring ownership as a founding angel
(20:31) Lessons from Selling Planetly
(26:14) How climate tech exits enabling more investment
(30:30) Focusing on nature with Nala Earth
(33:31) Making nature measurable for businesses
(35:14) Nala's five nature indicators
(40:57) Increasing public awareness of biodiversity
(43:32) Nature's local risks and implications
(45:03) Helping companies measure and manage nature
(49:36) Reframing our relationship with nature
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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Prof. Dr. Martin R. Stuchtey, founder of The Landbanking Group. The Landbanking Group has the ambition to change the way we use land and reward nature globally.
Dr. Martin R. Stuchtey is also the founder of SYSTEMIQ which is focused on transforming markets and business models in key economic systems: land use, materials, energy, finance and urban spaces.
This episode is a deep dive into:
- The role of nature in our economic systems.
- Why we need to preserve nature for future generations.
- How to shift from an extractive to a regenerative economic model.
- The potential for nature-based assets for the next generation and the economy.
- The importance of Nature as Wealth and including natural capital on balance sheets.
- The problem with convincing the masses of the economic benefits of investing in nature.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Preview and Intro
(00:51) People Love Nature, Yet they Do Little to Protect it?
(03:54) Why Nature Capital is as Important as Human Capital
(08:18) Decoding The Bretton Woods Approach
(10:49) Who is Responsible for Protecting Nature’s Capital and Bringing Economic Change?
(12:36) Why Nature Capital is a Risky Asset Class
(19:54) Why Modern Economic Models Might Need a Reset
(25:04) Nature on the Balance Sheet: Will Accountants Lead the Change?
(28:07) Importance of Educating the Masses on Nature Capital
(31:25) The Influence of Global Narratives in Protecting Nature Capital
(38:47) The Role of Consultants in Driving Change
(42:45) Systemic Change in Sustainability: The Role of Established Entities vs. Newcomers
(46:11) The Emerging Influence of the Middle East in Global Climate Strategy
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In today's show, I'm joined by Leslie Kapin, Director of Impact at Astanor Ventures, one of Europe's largest Impact funds.
Whether you work for a climate or impact fund, are looking to start one, or are simply curious about what's happening in the impact world behind the scenes, you'll love this value-packed conversation.
We cover:
- The impact journey of Astanor: how they started from scratch five years ago and now publish one of the most useful impact reports in the industry.
- How to measure impact, when to do it, and who should be involved in an impact team. How can venture capitalists support founders in their own impact journey?
- When and how to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
- Why would a fund choose to become a B Corp?
- And what can we do as a collective space to collaborate more, reduce overlaps, and speed up the process for everyone.
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Leslie joined Astanor in 2019 and is responsible for monitoring sustainability and impact at Astanor. She brings more than 13 years’ experience in global asset management within both the private and public sector.
After 9 years with global asset manager Russell Investments as a research analyst and portfolio manager for the Asian equity markets in London, Paris and Sydney, Leslie joined the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel where she was responsible for the selection of all the investments for the BIS’s Pension Fund for three years.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:00 – Intro
01:02 – Who is Leslie Kapin?
01:27 – What is Astanor Ventures?
02:50 - From Vision to Impact: Navigating Sustainability
07:18 – Examples of enabler companies
08:23 – Should impact funds venture into software territory?
09:37 - How do the dynamics between hardware and software industries influence the pursuit of pure, direct impact?
10:23 - Was the path to milestones clear in hindsight, or did it unfold gradually, step by step?
13:15 - Collaborative Evolution in Impact Standards
16:389 - What does B Corp certification mean in financial terms? Is it primarily a marketing strategy, or does it entail binding commitments?
18:11 - Balancing Priorities for Early-Stage Founders: Impact, Growth, and Certification
20:57 - Unlocking the Treasure Trove: Notion Page and the Potential for Open Source
21:38 - Fostering Collaboration: The Call to Share and Support
23:49 - What is a necessity in the climate tech space?
25:32 – How many people are dedicated to impact measurement?
26:46 - Should there be a mental threshold or a numerical benchmark for funds considering commitment to article 9?
28:07 - Is the norm to conduct LCAs before the investment, or is there a strategy that involves assessment during divestment?
31:30 - Summing Up the LCA Process: Internal Guidance and External Expertise
34:12 - Impact Creation Report: Unpacking Astanor's Transparency and Inspiring Replication
37:11 - What is the next evolution in impact measurement at the fund level?
39:10 - Embarking on the Impact Journey: Guidance for New Entrants
40:29 – WhatsApp groups and communities – directions how to find them
41:29 - Navigating the Imposter Syndrome: A Candid Perspective
42:19 – Outro
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ABOUT THE HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/
Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, with a goal to contribute significantly to the...
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In today's show, I'm welcoming Lubomila Jordanova, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Plan A.
We dig into a lot of personal stuff:
-how to become a great Woman CEO, the sacrifices to make, tips to avoid burnout
-how to build a personal brand while building an organization
-how to face the unavoidable imposter syndrome and structure a support network that takes you out of your bubble
And collect insights on the business side:
-how to combat greenwashing
-where should money go: Software vs Hardware innovation
-how Plan A wants to scale to 1 million companies in the next 10 years
-Whether COP28 was a success, and the role of Oil & Gas in the Climate fight
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ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:
Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.
Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Lubomila Jurieva Jordanova is the co-founder and CEO of Plan A. The Berlin-based startup has developed an end-to-end platform that enables companies to measure, monitor, and reduce their environmental footprint and improve their environmental, social, and governance performance using machine learning and science.
Plan A's carbon accounting software, which assists businesses in reducing their emissions, has been used by over 400 companies since its launch and has reduced clients’ emissions by 8 percent on average this year. Lubomila is also the co-founder of the Greentech Alliance, a community of over 1,000 startups connected to over 500 advisors from venture capital, media, and business backgrounds. She is passionate about addressing climate change and believes there is nothing more powerful than collaboration and true commitment to impact.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:00 – Intro
00:54 – Who is Lubomila?
02:38 – Journey from Berlin to Global Impact – how it all started?
04:19 – Tips and trick on how to deal with mental health
06:40 – Do you have to be an extrovert to succeed in the climate environment?
07:48 - Balancing Yin and Yang: The Power of a Diverse Support Network
09:54 – The imposter syndrome
10:39 – Is pure authenticity sufficient?
12:11 – How to build a personal brand on LinkedIn?
14:00 – What is the best marketing strategy?
15:49 – How to balance internal and external matters in climate world?
18:03 – How to avoid burnout?
19:13 - Balancing the Short Game with the Long Game
21:42 - The Power of Personal Brand in VC Fundraising
24:38 - The Future of Social Impact in VC Decision-Making – What is the best approach?
26:20 - Streamlining Net Zero Journey Tracking for Corporations
29:05 – How to deal with greenwashing?
33:13 - Creating Transparency for Consumers: The Role of Green Brand Labels
36:48 – Software vs Hardware – where should the money go?
39:13 – Rapid fire questions; COP 28
41:13 – The role of oil and gas
42:42 – The issue of carbon offsets
45:14 – What is the end game in planning at the company level?
46:16 – Outro
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ABOUT THE HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/
Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, with a goal to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of...
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In today's show, I'm receiving Robert Höglund, one of top experts in Carbon Dioxyde Removal (or CDR). He manages the Milkywire Climate Transformation Fund, and co-founded the CDR market overview CDR.fyi.
This discussion is perfect for those who are just getting started or want to explore the state of CDR in more depth.
We cover:
-The various forms of CDR technology
-Which one is ahead of the game today, and why that might change soon
-The role of governments in driving this industry
-Price predictions for the Carbon price
-The impact of Oil & Gas, and whether they hinder progress.
-We discuss how providing more data through platforms like CDR.fyi and spicing up the industry through competitions like the XPrize Challenge can break the glass ceiling of CDR and truly accelerate its growth.
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ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:
Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.
Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Robert Höglund is an independent advisor working with carbon removal and climate policy. He manages the Milkywire climate transformation fund and sits on the board of Mistra sustainable consumption. He previously headed Oxfam Sweden's policy and communications team and took part in the Science-based Target Initiatives' Net-zero expert advisory group.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:00 – Intro
00:06 – Who is Robert?
00:37 – Why attend COP 28, and what can actually be achieved?
02:33 – Is carbon removal distracting us from reducing emissions?
04:32 – The difference between carbon removal and carbon capture
05:39 - What needs to happen for DAC to turn into a real scalable solution and reach gigaton scale carbon removal?
07:33 - Climate Solutions Debate and Anticipation of Project Surge
09:09 – Is there a best portfolio approach? Is there one technology that stands out?
10:25 – What makes biochar the winner?
11:12 – Challenges in scaling up machine production
11:49 – How can carbon be permanently trapped?
14:00 – Potential consequences in the process of exploiting the mines
16:05 - Climate Tech's Domino Effect and the Quest for Unlimited Energy
18:00 – How to finance cheap energy projects? What are the prices?
21:20 – Price predictions for the KDR market
22:41 – Is it better to set a certain price bracket?
23:35 – Why do politics seem so ineffective?
25:41 - The Prolonged Horizon and the Role of Oil and Gas in Climate Initiatives
29:21 - KDR ecosystem's vulnerability to big oil - dependencies on pricing, regulations, and permits. What can be done?
31:11 - Strategies for Accelerating Phasing Out of Dominant Industries
32:30 - The Complex Challenge of Behavioral Change and Fossil Fuel Dependency
35:24 – The role of KDR – what results derived from it?
37:15 - Turning Climate Solutions into a Competition: The Impact of X Prize Carbon Removal Challenge
39:34 -What are Realistic Expectations for Carbon Removal Projects and Early-Stage Challenges
40:00 – Outro
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ABOUT THE HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/
Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, with a goal to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.
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In today's show, I'm receiving Marie Ekeland, the founder of 2050, a French Climate Tech fund. She's a superstar investor in the French Venture ecosystem. She was a Partner at Elaia Partners where she invested early on in Criteo (which IPOed at the Nasdaq and remains one of the biggest success stories of the FrenchTech). Then she founded Daphni, a Generalist VC fund.
In 2012 she co-founded France Digitale, bringing together French VCs & entrepreneurs to make the French digital ecosystem thrive
She's been BUSY and loves to take on new challenges.
This time it's Climate Tech! She launched 2050, with profound innovations at the Fund construction level to TRULY solve the systemic crisis that we're facing.
We cover a lot, and it gets technical, but there's a LOT to learn from someone as inspiring as Marie:
-ALIGNMENT, what that means as a Fund Manager, why it's not easy during bearish cycles when fundraising is made extra hard
-the future of the Venture Capital industry to REALLY solve this Crisis - it's not only technological but also Juridic and structural
-why they created a Chief Knowledge Officer and an open source Climate Tech course with the University of Paris Dauphine to spread knowledge and leverage the commons.
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ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:
Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.
Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Marie Ekeland is co-founder of Daphni, a venture capital firm that invests in European tech startups and is supported by an online platform and an international community of experts. She began her career in 1997 at J.P. Morgan in New York as a computer scientist. Since 2000, Marie has been acting as a VC, first at CPR Private Equity, then, from 2005 to 2014 at Elaia Partners, leading investments in Criteo, Edoki Academy, Pandacraft, Teads, Wyplay, and Ykone. In 2012 she co-founded France Digitale, bringing together French VCs & entrepreneurs to make the French digital ecosystem thrive. She serves as a board member for Parrot, Showroomprive. Marie holds an engineering degree in mathematics and computer science from Paris Dauphine University as well as a master's degree in Economics from the Paris School of Economics.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:00 – Intro
00:05 – Who is Marie?
00:35 – Why 2050?
02:22 – Are we going to hit rock bottom?
03:19 – The transition from generalist VC world to climate
04:58 – The new fund model and the specificities of 2050
08:47 - The Challenge of Proposing New Ideas in Challenging Times
09:41 – Is it better to focus on one problem rather than a wide range of problems?
13:22 - The Debunking of Incremental Mindset and the Core Dilemma of Venture Capital
15:42 - The ultimate goal of changing decision-making models and the role of visionaries in driving new industries
21:33 - How to maintain fundraising when faced with potential compromises that may disrupt internal alignment?
25:22 - The Impact of Market Cycles on Decision-Making; How to Remain Strong?
31:45 - Insights into fund construction dynamics
35:56 - Innovations in Fund Structure and the Role of Chief Knowledge Officer
39:59 – Is Creative Commons open source for everyone?
40:05: How are Hybrid and Esoteric Roles funded?
41:04 – How are the findings of Creative Commons published?
42:03 – Outro
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ABOUT THE HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/
Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering...
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In today's show, I'm receiving Timothee Parrique, Dr. in economics at Lund University. He is a rising scholar, who made a big splash at the European Commission Beyond Growth conference. His book on Degrowth has sold more than 35,000 copies. He is a brilliant guy and a true artist with words.
We talk about:
-Why Timothée thinks Climate Tech VC and green growth are fairy tales
-Degrowth as an alternative, what does that even mean?
-How to engage the Top 10% and motivate them to embrace a new narrative
-Whether a Covid-scale catastrophe will be the triggering event for our system to move away from Capitalism
-Why the well-being economy should be our collective future
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ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:
Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.
Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Timothée Parrique (pronounced “tea-mo-tay pa-rick”) is an economist, originally from Versailles, France. He is currently a researcher at the School of Economics and Management of Lund University (Sweden).
He holds a PhD in economics from the Centre d’Études et de Recherches sur le Développement (University of Clermont Auvergne, France) and the Stockholm Resilience Centre (Stockholm University, Sweden). Titled “The political economy of degrowth” (2019), his dissertation explores the economic implications of degrowth.
Tim is the author of Ralentir ou périr. L’économie de la décroissance (September 2022, Seuil), a wide-audience book adaptation of his PhD dissertation.
Tim frequently writes about green growth and decoupling; he is the lead author of “Decoupling Debunked – Evidence and Arguments against Green Growth” (2019), a report published by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB).
Tim is passionate about the philosophy of science and academic writing. When not ranting about economics stuff, Tim likes to surf, climb, and do backflips on his mountain bike – yes, it’s possible. (He also spends more time than he would like to admit playing chess online.)
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SHOW NOTES:
00:09 – Intro
00:55 – Who is Timothy?
02:03 – Is Climate Tech BS?
05:30 - The Quest for the Holy Grail of Energy
08:14 – Is green growth really possible?
13:24 - The Need for a New Narrative in Climate Change
18:32 - Rediscovering the Sweetness of a Slower Economy; Does it Actually Work?
24:03 – How do we convince the top 10% that degrowth is the way to go?
28:58 – What is the plan? What is the first domino that tickles the rest of the dominoes?
33:16 – Have we reached the "end of history" with liberal democracy and consumerism as the dominant forces?
36:18 - The Need for a Catalyst of Change
39:31 - The complex relationship between activism and politics
43:54 - The concept of timing and its crucial role in effecting change
47:49 – How can people play an impactful role today? Is joining a climate VC or startup the way to go?
51:37 – Outro
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ABOUT THE HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/
Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.
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Mentioned in the podcast:
Timothee Parrique - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timoth%C3%A9e-parrique-7b593450/
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In today's show, I'm receiving Art Lapinsch, the creator of the Climate Tech newsletter called Delphi Zero, and a super inspiring mind.
We talk about:
-Why Climate Tech has a HUGE Story Problem
-how we can learn from other mega entertainment successes like
-🏎️ F1: Drive To Survive, MMA or 🥊 UFC
-Why Climate Tech is the Greatest Game and most people haven't realized yet
-The use of GenAI to inspire the masses and the role of ART to crack the climate fight.
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ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:
Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.
Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Art, a dedicated writer and thinker, has been passionately delving into the world of climate and environmental issues, sharing his insights on http://delphizero.substack.com.
His academic journey led him to explore the intricacies of Energy Law at TU Berlin, where he honed his expertise in European energy and electricity infrastructure. His research has been particularly focused on the intricate realm of EU energy storage regulation.
Before embarking on his current journey, Art played a key role in the business world. He co-founded Perengo, a programmatic recruitment platform that caught the eye of Radancy/TMP Worldwide, eventually becoming part of their portfolio. Furthermore, he ventured into the exciting realm of Ioniq/HitFox Group, a venture studio specializing in AdTech, FinTech, and HealthTech.
Art's journey has been shaped by diverse experiences, including his background as a war refugee during the Bosnian War. These life experiences have enriched his perspective and fueled his commitment to making a positive impact on the world.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:10 – Intro
01:02 – Who is Art Lapinsch?
01:58 – What is Delphi Zero?
03:40 – How do War history & creativity connect?
06:24– The impact of the past on creative freedom and personal growth
09:45 - The concept of the "climate tech story problem."
11:29 – The importance of emotion and Storytelling in the Climate Tech Space
15:17 – What are ways to enhance climate storytelling and engage a wider audience
19:16 - The Power of Storytelling in the VC world
21:54 – How do you find your voice in the climate world?
24:49 - The Power of Consistency in Content Creation
26:03 – How can we use Art and AI in Climate Communication
30:10 - The fast-paced nature of innovation - could it occur in the climate tech space?
33:17 - The challenge of rallying the masses for climate action – the lack of desire and tension
36:17 - Why is climate tech the greatest game of all?
37:40 - Gamifying climate action and making it an enjoyable, shared experience
39:45 – Is climate action solely about technical or engineering solutions or is there more?
42:36 - The Climate Challenge: A Global Game Requiring Transformation
44:56 – Outro
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ABOUT THE HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/
Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.
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Mentioned in the podcast:
Art Lapinsch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lapinsch/
Delphi Zero - https://delphizero.substack.com
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In today's show, I'm receiving Chad Frischmann, one of the co-creators of Project Drawdown, and founder of Regenerative Intelligence
We talk about:
- Project Drawdown's historical book, and insights from those enormous research and studies
- Chad's new role to continue spreading the word in a different way
- How Chad deals with the lack of progress, ecoanxiety and the looming risk rising.
- We even touch on Geoengineering, spiritual journey, the yin and yang and finding balance to sustain the long personal journey to driving positive impact
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ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:
Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.
Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Chad Frischmann is the Founder and CEO of Regenerative Intelligence (RegenIntel), a global ecosystem superpowered by leading system thinkers and doers creating a regenerative economy and society that places human and planetary well-being at the heart of our collective future.
Chad is also the co-creator, lead researcher, and architect of the Drawdown Solutions Framework, the engine behind the New York Times best-seller Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming (Penguin, 2017) and the Drawdown Review (2020). As the architect of Drawdown Solutions, Chad led a global team of researchers to assess the world's most effective climate solutions and determine if, when, and how the world can reach "drawdown," the point in time when the concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases begins to decline on a year-to-year basis. Chad is a key spokesperson and coalition-builder dedicated to sharing the message and model of the Drawdown Framework to the world.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:00 – Intro
01:51 - Project Drawdown's Impact on VC Decisions
03:48 – Is a Drawdown still possible by 2050?
06:00 - Navigating Climate Change Challenges
10:03 - The evolving strategies for climate change; Is there a need for a more aggressive approach?
14:42 - What is the actual role of innovation versus existing technology in policymaking?
17:25 - Geoengineering: A Taboo or Mainstream Solution?
19:45 – How do extreme climate events affect densely populated areas? Geoengineering as a means to address these issues
22:02 - Chad Rad's Departure from Project Drawdown
25:36 - Education for Climate Change; Chad’s education program
26:45 – Is a regenerative economy really inevitable?
29:00 – Mission-derived vs mission-driven person – what does it mean?
31:27 - The Journey of Personal Mission and Balance – Yin and Yang concept
34:17 - Balancing Advocacy and Respect in Personal Relationships
37:43 - The Intersection of Popularity and Change in the Political and Corporate World
41:29 – How to deal with eco-anxiety?
45:43 – Outro
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ABOUT THE HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/
Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, with a goal to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.
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Mentioned in the podcast:
Chad Frischmann https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadfrischmann/
Regenerative Intelligence https://www.regenintel.earth/
Project Drawdown https://drawdown.org/
Chad's talk https://madfeed.co/video/how-to-reverse-climate-change-chad-frischmann/
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In today's show, I'm receiving Tim Steppich, founder of Climate U, a platform that connects climate-tech companies with talents and investors.
Most people in Climate know Tim via his newsletter 'Last Week In Climate' where he lists the weekly closed rounds, news, events, and jobs available.
It's a bit like a CTVC for Europe
We talk about:
-Community Building
-Turning a newsletter into a movement
-Helping millions of people find their dream Climate jobs
-Which events to attend in Europe to build a killer network in Climate
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ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:
Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.
Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Tim Steppich is the founder and CEO of ClimatEU, the largest platform and online community in Europe for those who want to dedicate their careers to the fight against climate change – job seekers, founders, employers, and investors. The respective parties can be linked together automatically – job seekers and investors can directly connect with companies, and vice versa. Currently, ClimatEU showcases over 3,000+ companies, 4,000+ investors, and 8,000+ jobs. At least 1,000 new jobs are added to the platform every week.
"The moment I realized that all the hard work had paid off and that I can now help people full-time in the fight against climate change has been my greatest professional achievement so far."
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SHOW NOTES:
00:05 – Intro
00:34 – How to combine work and personal life?
01:21 – The genesis of changing the name to ClimateU?
03:16 – Introduction to what Clement does and what services they offer
04:40 - The Remarkable Growth of an Idea: From Rio to 12,000 Followers
07:09 – How representative is Clement of the full ecosystem? Is it inclusive?
08:18 – The importance of establishing a bridge between the U.S and Europe
10:22 - The Role and Challenge of Newsletters in Information Overload; is newsletter still the future?
12:59 – How long does it take to craft one newsletter email?
14:12 - Navigating Challenges on the Road to Success
16:25 - The Business Case: Generating Value and Sustainability
18:35 – What are the statistics? How many people received help?
20:43 - How to convince the army of hundreds of thousands, potentially millions of people that want to join the climate fight?
23:29 – Helping people break Through Self-Limiting Beliefs in the Climate Space
26:55 – Challenges about climate careers: The Notion of Limited Profitability, Hardware vs. Software Roles
30:14 - Strategically Navigating the Expansive Climate Ecosystem
33:49 – What is the situation in the South of Europe like?
36:03 - The Power of Contrarian Thinking in Career and Networking
38:25 - Embracing Unconventional Paths and People
40:56 - Evolution of Career Aspirations and the Rise of Values-Driven Work; the desire to make a real impact rather than prioritizing financial gains
42:53 - Outro
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ABOUT THE HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/
Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.
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Mentioned in the podcast:
Climate U - https://www.climateu.earth/
Tim Steppich - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-steppich/
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