Climate Insiders

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. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our channel! Want to go deeper? Invest in climate moonshots with Climate Insiders. Join 300+ members and become a shareholder of the best climate tech startups alongside us, from $1,000. Become a member now: https://www.climateinsiders.com Join the Climate Insiders newsletter, The only newsletter you need to invest in climate tech. Every Saturday I share one actionable tip to invest successfully in climate tech. Join 3,500+ investors and get access to investing tips and strategies to invest today: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/ (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

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. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our channel! Want to go deeper? Invest in climate moonshots with Climate Insiders. Join 300+ members and become a shareholder of the best climate tech startups alongside us, from $1,000. Become a member now: https://www.climateinsiders.com Join the Climate Insiders newsletter, The only newsletter you need to invest in climate tech. Every Saturday I share one actionable tip to invest successfully in climate tech. Join 3,500+ investors and get access to investing tips and strategies to invest today: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/ 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

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. -------------- 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 -------------- 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. -------------- 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 -------------- 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...

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 -------------- 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 -------------- 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. -------------- 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 -------------- 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...

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. -------------- 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 -------------- 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. -------------- 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 -------------- 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. -------------- Mentioned in the...

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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. -------------- 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 -------------- 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. -------------- 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 -------------- 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...

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 -------------- 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 -------------- 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.) -------------- 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 -------------- 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. -------------- Mentioned in the podcast: Timothee Parrique - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timoth%C3%A9e-parrique-7b593450/ Timothee's Book: "Ralentir ou Périr" -...

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. -------------- 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 -------------- 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. -------------- 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 -------------- 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. -------------- Mentioned in the podcast: Art Lapinsch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lapinsch/ Delphi Zero - https://delphizero.substack.com Climate Tech Story Problem -...

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 -------------- 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 -------------- 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. -------------- 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 -------------- 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. -------------- 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/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to...

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 -------------- 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 -------------- 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." -------------- 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 -------------- 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. -------------- Mentioned in the podcast: Climate U - https://www.climateu.earth/ Tim Steppich - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-steppich/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE

In today's show, I'm receiving Elin Bergman, COO of Cradlenet and Founder of the Nordic Circular Hotspot. She was named the Circular Economy Queen of Sweden, and LinkedIn's top Green Voice We talk about: -Circular economy: a reality check of Sweden and the Scandinavian countries -What will happen when countries become too hot to live in and are flooded with climate refugees -how to find your voice, establish a brand, and become a LinkedIn top voice -and the learnings from 15 years without flying -------------- 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 -------------- ABOUT THE GUEST: Elin Bergman is known for being the Circular Economy Queen of Sweden. She is one of the co-founders of the Nordic Circular Hotspot and currently serves as the COO and spokesperson of the Swedish circular economy network Cradlenet. For many years she worked as WWF Sweden’s circular economy expert, where she developed the international circular economy network Baltic Stewardship Initiative, to enable the recirculation of nutrients in the Baltic Sea region in the agri-food sector. She has previous experience as a Marketing and Communications Manager at the sustainability consultancies Tricorona and Respect in Stockholm. -------------- SHOW NOTES: 00:00 – Intro 00:49 – What does it mean to be named the Circular Economy Queen of Sweden? 01:24 – Do multiple hats, from cradle to advocacy, truly drive tangible results for achieving national circular economy goals? 03:06 – How is Sweden missing climate targets? 04:31 - Is the UK's Circular Economy Strategy a Swing or a Shift? 05:19 – How do you deal with climate issues on a personal level? 06:59 - The apparent disconnection between the increasing number of climate conferences and rising emissions 08:34 – Is Sweden well positioned to lead the change? 11:04 – What are the strategies for effecting change without causing unnecessary confrontations? 12:33 - Climate Refugees: Are Nordic Countries Prepared for the Inevitable Debate? 15:52 - Unpredictable Climate Extremes: Are governments prepared for the challenges? 17:36 - Investing in the Future: The Profitable Business of Saving the World 18:54 - Personal transformations and shifts in core beliefs related to the climate crisis 21:03 – How can travelling bring new ideas for solving climate issues? 22:48 - Regenerative farming gazing: The progress and challenges in embracing the innovative and eco-friendly farming method 24:18 – Should people invest more in technological innovation? 27:18 - The Energy Dilemma: Balancing Technology, Efficiency, and Sustainability 29:10 – How do people find their voice? Tips for the younger generation 30:56 – How to overcome Vulnerability and build a Sustainable Virtual Identity 33:08 - Living the Brand: Ditching Air Travel for a Sustainable Journey, how easy is it? 37:28 – How to turn sustainability into a win and not a sacrifice? 39:34 – Outro -------------- 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. -------------- Mentioned in the podcast: Elin Bergman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinbergman/ Cradlenet -...

In today's show, I'm receiving Emanuel Heisenberg, co-founder of Ecoworks, a construction company that transforms houses into NetZero. We cover: - The Energiesprong Revolution: How Ecoworks Transforms Homes to NetZero in Days! - The Future of Sustainable Construction: Prefabrication & Modularity - From the Netherlands to the World: Adapting the Energiesprong Principle Globally - Navigating the Climate Tech Funding Maze: Ecoworks' Success Formula - Building the Green Dream Team: Ecoworks on Hiring in Climate Tech -------------- 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 -------------- ABOUT THE GUEST: Emanuel is the Founder and CEO of ecoworks, a start-up that automates and industrializes renovation to decarbonize the building stock at scale. Before ecoworks, he founded and managed start-ups in deep geothermal and decentralized energy. Emanuel advises the German Government on heat and decentralized energy policies and is active as an author and speaker. -------------- SHOW NOTES: 00:09 – Intro 00:23 – What is Ecoworks? 00:52 – The current state of the construction industry regarding carbon footprint 02:04 – How to involve more “big guys” in greener processes? 04:25 – What is behind Ecowork's impressive scale and growth? How does it differ from other companies? 07:25 – How is Ecoworks net zero? 08:15 – What is gray energy? 09:21 – How is what Ecoworks is doing game-changing? 11:36 – The Future of Sustainable Construction: Industrial Prefabrication & Modularity 14:47 – Navigating the intersection of regulation and business model 17:12 – Expanding the business outside of Germany; plans for the future 18:04 – Unpacking the production process 19:39 – Where do the production partners come from? 20:25 – Is 3D printing still used in the construction world? 21:31 – Overcoming workforce challenges: is training installers a way to success? 23:34 – What is the path to success in a growing market? Ecoworks' Success Formula 27:07 – What is the role of private equity in the construction industry? 29:00 – How to create an inspiring vision for investors, co-founders, and employees? 30:22 - Outro -------------- 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. -------------- Mentioned in the podcast: Ecoworks https://ecoworks.tech/ Emanuel Heisenberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuel-heisenberg-49676a1/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the following episodes: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannberno LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-insiders/

In today's show, we are bringing Arman Anaturk, co-founder of Hack Capital. Hack Capital supports impact-driven founders, funders, and managers with their capital raises. We talk about: -managing your LinkedIn presence to grow your brand and drive more people to invest in Climate Tech -becoming an angel investor in Climate, and the expectations they should have helping out founders early on -cap table tips and tricks, and whether you should actually give shares of your fund or business to advisors early on -And the future of Hack Summit, the annual conference organized by Hack Capital -The best tips for people to penetrate the climate tech space -------------- 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 -------------- ABOUT THE GUEST: Arman Anatürk is a co-founder of HackCapital, an investment infrastructure that unlocks capital towards impact companies, funds and projects, and a member of FoodHack, the largest foodtech community. He has previously held roles at CoderCourse and OneRoof Agency. -------------- SHOW NOTES: 00:09 – Intro 01:17 – Introduction of the guest 02:05 – Managing work intensity and avoiding burnout 05:29 - Introduction to Hack Capital and its three components: community, insights, and capital 07:43 - Democratizing Access to Climate Tech Investments 10:02 – The perks of being a European investor; Is it actually easier? 11:22 – How can you successfully turn online engagement into real-world investors for capital? 14:12 - Stepping out of Your Comfort Zone on LinkedIn: tips on how to use LinkedIn to the fullest potential 19:17 – Angel investing; expected returns and tips to angel investing 23:00 - What kind of added value angel investors can provide in the fundraising? 26:52 - How should funders approach the idea of compensating or involving angel investors as advisors? 33:58 - The differences between top-down and bottom-up approaches in VC funding 37:25 - Climate Tech Investment Beyond Financial Gain 40:20 – Hack Summit – What are the plans for the future of it? 44:42 - Breaking into the Climate Tech Space: Advice for Aspiring Entrants 46:54 - Outro -------------- 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. -------------- Mentioned in the podcast: Hack Capital - https://www.hackcapital.co/about/company Arman Anaturk - https://www.linkedin.com/in/armananaturk Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the following episodes: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannberno LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-insiders/

In today's show, I'm receiving Sebastian Heitmann, co-founder and General Partner of Extantia, a European Climate Tech fund based out of Berlin. We cover: - The Path to Extantia: Strategies and Hindsight in Structuring Climate Funds - Gigacorn Hunter: Identifying the Next Big Climate Startup - Impact Measurement Debate: Essential Process or Early-Stage Overkill? - Deep Diving in New Sectors: Effective Due Diligence Tips - Announcements for the Super Climate conference to continue boosting Climate Ecosystem -------------- 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 -------------- ABOUT THE GUEST: Sebastian Heitmann is a General Partner at Extantia Capital, a €200 million platform dedicated to investing in innovative technology solutions for climate crisis mitigation and adaptation. This platform encompasses Extantia Flagship, which supports scalable deep decarbonization ventures, Extantia Allstars, collaborating with mission-driven climate tech venture capital fund managers, and Extantia Ignite, a sustainability hub advancing expertise in climate innovation and ESG practices. With a diverse background spanning various industries, including sports, community building, and software, Sebastian is an accomplished entrepreneur. He holds an educational background from the Harvard Business School and currently resides in Berlin, Germany. -------------- SHOW NOTES: 00:09 – Intro 00:52 – Introduction of the guest 06:01 – The bridge between the Kite World and Climate 09:31 – Is the early investment strategy the right strategy? 11:34 – Fundraising and the Limits to the Institutional Capital 15:53 - Navigating Risk and Opportunity: A Closer Look at Project Evaluation 17:27 - The delicate balance between visionary thinking and cautious decision-making when investing. 20:42 – Is taking the institutional route the right choice for fund managers? 22:20 – How to effectively identify a Gigacorn? 25:45 – Does climate saving mean not investing in new buildings? 28:26 - Balancing Environmental Responsibility with Tech Innovation 29:21 – How to know if the funders are telling the truth? 32:08 - Is there any core or fundamental belief that has changed recently? 35:11 - The art of selling science 36:01 – Super climate – where it’s headed? 39:58 – What is happening with the Berlin chapter? 42:00 – Is there still room for more emerging fund managers, more funds, or is the game set at least for a while? 43:40 - The intersection of finance, climate action, and the race against time – the need for urgent actions 45:42 – Outro -------------- 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. -------------- Mentioned in the podcast: Extantia https://extantia.com/ Sebastian Heitmann https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-heitmann-3259ab45/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the following episodes: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannberno LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-insiders/

In today's show, I'm receiving Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira, Partner at Breakthrough Energy Europe. We cover: - Discussion on the world's largest Climate Tech fund - Exploring Bill Gates' actual role in the fund - The fund's investment decision-making process - Cultural differences between the US and Europe in Investing -------------- 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 -------------- ABOUT THE GUEST: Allegra is an investment professional passionate about innovations that can address climate change, and driven by the process of partnering with entrepreneurs to accelerate their development and maximize their impact. She is currently a partner at Breakthrough Energy Ventures, a 2bn+ USD climate-focused venture fund structured to last 20 years and dedicated to backing disruptive technologies to decarbonize the economy at large (electricity, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, and building). Before the family office, Allegra started her career in a corporate finance boutique (Semcap) that quickly diversified its consulting business with the launch of Belgium’s first equity-based crowdfunding platform (MyMicroInvest, a.k.a. Spreds), supported by an early-stage investment fund (Inventures). As a co-founder, Allegra raised funds & closed deals on behalf of 7 entrepreneurs. Finally, Allegra graduated as a Business Engineer from the Solvay Business School (University of Brussels) amongst the top 5 of her class. -------------- SHOW NOTES: 00:00 – Intro 00:48 - Daily life of the partner at Breakthrough Energy Ventures 03:54 – Breakthrough Energy Ventures US and Europe - Fund Status and Management Overview 05:59 – How are differences and similarities managed within the team with the same goal? 07:07 – How to get into Breakthrough Energy ventures and why is it so hard? 11:14 - Breakdown of Breakthrough Energy Entities 12:20 – How to land a partner role? 15:01 - Unraveling the Role of Bill Gates at Breakthrough Energy 17:32 - The Dynamics of Breakthrough Energy's Investment Committee and Internal Structure 20:51 – What is the best approach that promotes collaboration and ensures the best possible investment decisions? 22:17 – How do you decide in which sector you should invest in? 24:54 – Is Breakthrough Energy’s primary focus on impact or financial returns? 26:29 – What is the actual performance of Fund One? What is next? 27:20 - Demystifying the Speed of Success – How fast does it happen? 29:16 – Does Breakthrough take a hand-on or hands-off approach? 31:20 - Does Breakthrough Energy adhere to strict valuation discipline or maintain a more flexible approach? 33:56 - Navigating Cultural Differences in Startup Support: US vs. Europe 35:27 – What are the profound cultural differences between the US and Europe when it comes to storytelling and marketing in entrepreneurship? 37:43 – Is Belgium catching up in the climate battle? 39:31 – How to achieve the balance between technological innovation and policy innovation in addressing global crises? 41:28 – Outro -------------- 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...

In today's show, I'm welcoming Jacqueline van den Ende, Co-Founder and CEO of Carbon Equity, a Climate VC and private equity fund investing platform that enables people to invest in the world's best climate funds. We cover: -Jacqueline van den Ende's personal journey, motivation, and drive in the climate tech space -The importance of involving the broader public in climate tech investments -Exploring strategies to combat greenwashing and the potential for geoengineering in climate solutions -------------- 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 -------------- ABOUT THE GUEST: Jacqueline is super inspiring, she loves open and honest talks on everything Climate. And frankly, this conversation is one of the most wide-ranging, fun, and free-flowing that I've had on this show. We talk about the Mayan empire, geoengineering, being extroverted-introvert, and of course how to democratize Climate Tech investing. Carbon Equity is a climate venture capital and private equity fund investing fintech platform. Carbon Equity was founded with the mission to unlock retail capital at scale to power breakthrough climate technologies whilst enabling more equitable ownership. -------------- SHOW NOTES: 00:09 - Intro 01:24 - Introduction of the guest 02:11 - What is carbon equity? 02:42 - What is the fuel for dealing with climate challenges after a long time? 04:19 - What are the two weapons for this Climate? 05:37 - How to deal with the pressure of being a public figure? 08:41 - The Yin and Yang energy theory 11:32 - How to reframe your relationship with work? 13:18 - How to deal with eco-anxiety? 15:33 - How to encourage more people to invest in green impactful ventures? 17:08 - How does veganism/vegetarianism go beyond diet? 17:53 - Why is it crucial to democratize access to climate tech investing opportunities? 19:47 - How to get more people involved in investing in climate technology? 23:47 - The front door vs. the back door approach in transforming the society 25:46 - The urgent need for a new perspective in the world 27:55 - Why is it important to set good examples for others when dealing with climate issues? 31:30 - Is more green growth the actual solution for the biggest problems? 33:52 - Does increased efficiency lead to more resource consumption? 35:33 - Why is it important to have diverse perspectives that extend beyond the traditional capitalist approach? 36:41 - Is climate tech an industry solving the CO2 problem? 37:23 - When does geoengineering become morally acceptable? 39:31 - How do we stop expanding oil & gas production? 43:38 - The urgent need to address the influence of oil and gas players 46:10 - What does carbon equity do? How do people get involved? 48:26 - Can 1,000€ open doors when investing? 49:53 - The launch of my Climate Tech investing course to democratize investing 51:02 - Outro -------------- ABOUT THE HOST: Yoann Berno (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno) 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. -------------- Mentioned in the podcast: Jacqueline van den Ende Generation less:...

This time we're turning tables. I will not be conducting the interview. Instead, I will be interviewed. By popular demand, you will hear a little bit about me and my thoughts on some awesome topics, such as risk management, ways to become an angel investor with as little as $1000, alternative forms of growth, why technology won’t solve this deeper crisis faced by humanity, the critical need to better communicate visions, and the power of women to transform society! In addition, we will discuss my decision to leave Climentum Capital, my evolving role to help democratize climate investing, and how YOU can get involved! Analisa Winther, a veteran podcaster and a great Climate ecosystem builder, will be conducting the interview. She will be asking me tough questions to extract a lot of valuable insights. This has been one of the most engaging conversations I have had on the show, and I am confident that you will find a lot of inspiration from it. Let's go! -------------- ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS: Learn all the insights from Europe's 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 -------------- ABOUT THE GUEST: 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. -------------- SHOW NOTES: 00:09 Intro 01:03 Guests background 01:56 Was the push in regulations in recent years the Turning Point for the Climate Tech industry and the main contributor to the booming number of dedicated funds? 05:58 How to measure impact at both the individual company and portfolio level? 12:59 When to run the impact assessment? Is it during the due diligence process, after due diligence, or at the end of the fund? 14:10 Example of how to conduct pre-due diligence or during due diligence assessment. 15:11 Conducting an LCA at the fund level: strategies, considerations, and recommendations! 17:55 Are LCAs very expensive, and will this make VC money even more expensive? Can VCs still be cost-competitive vs generalist funds? 19:22 When does it make sense to be an Article 9 fund? 21:18 Intentions vs Reality Check: are Pre-Seed and Seed Stage the funds right fit for Article 9 or should it be reserved for Growth and Private Equity funds? 25:42 Attribution vs Additionally: unraveling the tricky debate! Which one is the biggest problem? 29:42 Mastering impact assessment in practice: A Guide to Effective Evaluation! 34:17 How to run an impact assessment for a project development case (ex: offshore floating wind farm)? 36:58 Are there any external service providers, professionals, or software that they recommend to run impact investing? 40:48 Mastering LP documentation: best practices and reporting timelines for fund managers! 43:28 What is the role of a Climate Tech VC? Is it to provide impact counseling to founders? 46:15 Striking the balance: prioritizing impactful direction over purely commercial Goals! 49:14 Preventing bad press and safeguarding your reputation 53:19 Unleashing the power of incentives: how to build a successful and effective framework? 56:49 Racing against the odds: how to supercharge industry growth despite capital constraints? 01:01:21 Outro -------------- ABOUT THE HOST: Interviewing me today is Analisa Winther. She is an advisor to corporations helping them to invest in the future of

Climate Insiders has grown into a Top 7% podcast worldwide 🔥 Here are some key stats and a preview of what's coming next... ✨ Over 8,000 people have tuned in to at least one episode! (Psst… not many podcasters share their stats, I wish they did it more). For a niche and expert podcast, that's pretty good! 🤯 It's in the Top 7% of all Podcasts worldwide by number of downloads. That blew my mind. That also means we're pretty close to the lead in European Climate Tech. 🎶 Airing the show on both Audio and Video on YouTube helped unlock new audiences, though Spotify certainly stole the show (driving 82% of traffic)! 🎁 Surprise, surprise! The most downloaded episode has a whopping 5,000 downloads! Which one? It came as a big surprise... I've been truly humbled by your unwavering support 🙏 Each episode demands up to 10 hours of effort – from prep & research work to editing. It’s a rollercoaster, but your enthusiasm fuels my passion! I'm still learning how to juggle it all and onboard more hands to help me bring a bit of automation and scale to it. 👉 Here is the top 5 episodes of all time for great listens this summer to become a Climate Insider: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oHQSelJbYtXk4HzixAPW2?si=cd72572542f7435f 🎉 And guess what? Season 3 is set to air in September! The lineup? Absolutely world-class. Stay tuned! 📢 CALL TO ACTION! 📢 Have a recommendation for a guest with a resonating voice in Climate Tech? Founder, investor, or changemaker. Respond to this email with their names. Let’s shape Season 3 with your choices! Together, let's keep elevating our collective climate intelligence. 🌱🎙️🌏 Whenever you're ready, here is how I can help you:​ Join my course to learn the A-Z of climate tech investments . Dive into impactful deals, understand risks, and unlock exclusive investment opportunities. Be a part of the global green revolution. Let’s change the world together! 💚 Sign up here: https://maven.com/climate-tech/invest-in-climate-tech-new And sign up to my newsletter to receive one Climate Tech actionable tip every Saturday to boost your career, fund or startup: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/

Today's show features not just one, but two guests, who will provide super actionable insights to FINALLY demystify the IMPACT of Climate Tech Funds. -We will break down the most important concepts around impact measurements, such as SFDR, ESG, LCA, and other key acronyms ruling European Climate Tech. -We will ask two of Europe's best impact experts how they put it all into practice when making investments and growing their startup portfolio. -And we will answer some chicky questions to figure out what is truly necessary and what is a bit overkill in this whole impact assessment world. -------------- ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS: Learn all the insights from Europe's 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 -------------- ABOUT THE GUEST: Our two guests are Isabelle Canu, Partner at the Green European Tech Fund, and Stefan Maard, General Partner at Climentum Capital. -------------- SHOW NOTES: 0:09 – Intro 01:40 – Guests background 02:43 - Was the push in regulations in recent years the Turning Point for the Climate Tech industry and the main contributor to the booming number of dedicated funds? 06:50 - Is Article 9 the 'holy grail' of Climate impact funds? 08:50 - What is the definition of ESG and how does it overlap with Article 6, 8, 9 funds? 12:00 – How to measure impact at both the individual company and portfolio level? 13:49 – When to run the impact assessment? Is it during the due diligence process, after due diligence, or at the end of the fund? 15:00 – Example of how to conduct pre-due diligence or during due diligence assessment. 17:00 – Conducting an LCA at the fund level: strategies, considerations, and recommendations! 18:45 - Are LCAs very expensive, and will this make VC money even more expensive? Can VCs still be cost-competitive vs generalist funds? 20:10 – When does it make sense to be an Article 9 fund? 23:00 – Intentions vs Reality Check: are Pre-Seed and Seed Stage the funds right fit for Article 9 or should it be reserved for Growth and Private Equity funds? 26:30 – Attribution vs Additionally: unraveling the tricky debate! Which one is the biggest problem? 30:30 – Mastering impact assessment in practice: A Guide to Effective Evaluation! 35:08– How to run impact assessment for a project development case (ex: offshore floating wind farm)? 37:40 –Are there any external service providers, professionals, or software that they recommend to run impact investing? 41:38 – Mastering LP documentation: best practices and reporting timelines for fund managers! 44:18 - What is the role of a Climate Tech VC? Is it to provide impact counseling to founders? 47:05 – Striking the balance: prioritising impactful direction over purely commercial Goals! 50:04 – Preventing bad press and safeguarding your reputation 54:09– Unleashing the power of incentives: how to build a successful and effective framework? 57:39 – Racing against the odds: how to supercharge industry growth despite capital constraints? 1:02:11 - Outro -------------- ABOUT THE HOST: Yoann Berno https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/ After a career spent building and investing in top tech startups, Yoann is now a founding member and General Partner at Climentum Capital focused on investing in game-changing technological solutions to our worsening climate crisis. -------------- Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the next episodes: https://www.climateinsiders.co TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannberno LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/climate-insiders Isabelle Canu (GP at Green...