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The Climate Pioneers ShowS10: E3. Predicting extreme weather to protect lives and businesses ft. Fredrik Borgström (Skyfora)Fredrik Borgström is the CEO of Skyfora, a Finnish startup reinventing weather intelligence. Skyfora’s technology transforms cell towers into a dense network of atmospheric sensors, generating up to a thousand times more weather data than traditional systems. Combined with advanced AI models and ultra-light radiosondes, this approach promises faster, sharper forecasts for everything from disaster response to renewable energy planning.1:30 - Fredrik’s career to-date.3:45 - How did you come to build Skyfora and what solution are you developing?8:17 - What was y...
2025-09-3042 min
Sustaianble Times - Profit Meets PurposeEp.19 Cherry Swayne, Above and Beyond Recruitment"Hire based on your current needs not your future customers"If you're a founder looking to grow your team, this episode of Profit Meets Purpose is for you. This week I’m joined by Cherry Swayne, founder of Above and Beyond, a recruitment firm that helps climate tech startups hire the right people at the right time.Cherry takes a thoughtful, strategic approach to recruitment, treating it not just as a box-ticking exercise but understanding it as an important part of a startup’s growth plan. She talks about how she works with...
2025-07-0945 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS9: E5. Fighting Fuel Poverty and Climate Change ft. Agnes Czako (AirEx)As the CEO and Founder of AirEx, Agnes Czako is spearheading the mission of the company - fighting the dual challenges of fuel poverty and climate change. AirEx is a London-based climate tech company developing smart home solutions that reduce heat demand in buildings. They are disrupting the building retrofit market by providing a connected-homes solution with technology that’s simple to install and simple to use. As of 2024, over 30,000 AirEx units have been deployed all over the UK.For series 9 of the Climate Pioneers Show, we're hearing founder stories from across climate tec...
2025-06-1043 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS9: E4. Building the World's Thermometer ft. Camilla Taylor (SatVu)Camilla Taylor is CFO of SatVu. She holds a degree in Biological Sciences from Oxford University, a master's in Environmental Economics, and an MBA from Columbia and London Business Schools. This academic background provides the ideal foundation for her work at the intersection of environmental sustainability and financial strategy.Camilla’s extensive experience of securing funding and scaling companies has prepared her well for this role, overseeing financial operations and assisting in closing a fundraise of £20 million for the business in 2024. SatVu’s mission is to become the "world’s thermometer from space”, by launching high-res thermal i...
2025-06-0938 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS9: E3. A World First in Sustainable Concrete ft. Bill Yost (Reclinker)Bill Yost is Co-founder and CEO at Reclinker (formerly Cambridge Electric Cement). For more than 25 years, Bill has supported early-stage companies spanning hydrogen generation, water treatment, thermal storage and the recycling of carbon fibre, to bring climate solutions to market.For series nine of the Climate Pioneers Show, we're hearing founder and senior leader stories from across climate tech. We'll be chatting about the highs, the lows, fundraising, commercialising, scaling, building teams and more.1:51 - How Reclinker was founded5:24 - The scale of the problem Reclinker is...
2025-06-0542 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS9: E2. Building the Experian of Energy Data ft. Thomas Farquhar (Heatio)Thomas Farquhar is the CCO at Heatio, a UK-based clean technology company founded in 2020, focused on developing innovative solutions for home energy management to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in residential properties. Their mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable home heating by making it easier and more cost-effective for homeowners to adopt low-carbon technologies. Heatio secured £2 million in funding last year, has built partnerships with major energy providers and property developers across the UK and has been recognised as one of the most promising climate tech startups in the UK...
2025-05-2330 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS9: E1. Scaling Hydrogen Energy to Series B ft. Christopher Jackson (Protium)For series 9 of the Climate Pioneers Show, we're hearing founder stories from across climate tech. We'll be chatting about the highs, the lows, fundraising, commercialising, scaling, building teams and more.We're kicking things off with Chris Jackson, founder and CEO at Protium, where they're developing sustainable green energy projects for UK clients to help them achieve their Net Zero emissions targets and build a cleaner, greener world for the future.2:42 - Intro to Protium5:58 - Chris’ journey to founding Protium9:45 - Where are you se...
2025-04-2455 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS8: E10. Funding Transformative British Climate Tech Startups ft. Jonathan Pollock (Elbow Beach)Elbow Beach is an early-stage climate tech VC. They help to unlock technologies, solve big problems and transform industries. To date, they have made 20 investments.JP co-founded Elbow Beach in 2021 and is CEO. With over 20 years’ experience in large telecoms and tech companies, he brings deep operational experience to commercialise technology. He transitioned into climate tech investing, combining his passion for commercial success with purpose-led companies. Throughout his career, JP has led numerous turnaround stories by focusing on customer and colleague outcomes, driving both business success and meaningful impact.During this series of bi...
2025-03-0632 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS8: E9. Advice on Raising an Angel Round for a Climate Startup ft. James Manktelow (climate angel)Angel investor, James Manktelow, has invested in 25 climate startups since 2019 via Green Angel Syndicate. He focuses on accelerating the growth of IP-based startups that develop solutions to climate change.The syndicate at Green Angel is the largest in the UK with a climate focus; it has over 350 members and has invested in over 45 startups and early-stage companies across ten different economic sectors.During this series of bite-sized episodes, I’ll be speaking to investors from across the climate ecosystem to get their reflections on 2024, insights about the funding landscape for 2025, advice for founders lo...
2025-02-2824 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS8: E8. Funding the Next Industrial Revolution ft. Eric Kohlmann (Climate First)Eric Kohlmann is a partner at Climate First, a VC firm established in 2023. It has since grown to not only invest in technologies that will disrupt highly emitting, multi-billion dollar industries; but has also become an official nominator for Prince WIlliam’s Earthshot Prize, offers programs that provide knowledge, know-how, and mentorship, and they run an exclusive roadshow in London to cultivate further connections and opportunities for founders. During this series of bite-sized episodes, I’ll be speaking to investors from across the climate ecosystem to get their reflections on 2024, insights about the funding landscape for 2025, advi...
2025-02-2524 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS8: E7. Series A Fundraising Advice for Deep Tech Climate Startups ft. Kate Ronayne (BGF)Kate Ronayne is a deep tech climate investor from BGF. She particularly enjoys drawing on her time leading commercialisation activities from UK national laboratories to find, validate and back teams who are using exciting science to solve big challenges.BGF invests in small to mid-sized UK businesses. As the most active equity investor in the UK and Ireland, they back a wide variety of ventures from climate to pet food.During this series of bite-sized episodes, I’ll be speaking to investors from across the climate ecosystem to get their reflections on 2024, insights ab...
2025-02-1734 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS8: E6. Fundraising Advice for Hard-Science Decarbonisation Solutions ft. Chloe Coates (Zero Carbon Capital)Chloe Coates is a research and analysis lead at Zero Carbon Capital. As well as her work at Zero Carbon, Chloe has hosted sessions at The Drop, been featured by ClimateHack and was a judge at the 2024 Global Challenge Lab Demo Day.Zero Carbon support companies working to solve the biggest challenges of decarbonisation with pre-seed and seed investments in ambitious teams building hard-science solutions across Europe and Israel.During this series of bite-sized episodes, I’ll be speaking to investors from across the climate ecosystem to get their reflections on 2024, insights about th...
2025-02-1223 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS8: E5. Funding the Digital-First Green Transition ft. Dr Terhi Vapola (Greencode Ventures)Founder and managing partner of Greencode Ventures, Dr. Terhi Vapola. Along with her team in Helsinki, Greencode invest in digital-first early-stage green transition startups across Europe. They have a particular interest in green energy, mobility, built environment and green industries.Founded in 2022, Greencode’s investments include renewable energy startup, Synergi, green hydrogen software solution, Southern Lights, and climate risk platform, Repath.During this series of bite-sized episodes, I’ll be speaking to investors from across the climate ecosystem to get their reflections on 2024, insights about the funding landscape for 2025, advice for founders looking to r...
2025-02-0426 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS8: E4. Where Climate Tech Meets Fin Tech ft. Jeremy Brown (Anthemis)Jeremy Brown is an Investment Principal from Anthemis Capital. Jeremy is head of climate strategies and focuses on seed to Series C investments across Europe and the USA. With a keen interest in the intersection of climate and fintech, Anthemis is the perfect home for Jeremy, as they support pre-seed to growth-stage companies that embed finance in their products, services and operations.During this series of bite-sized episodes, I’ll be speaking to investors from across the climate ecosystem to get their reflections on 2024, insights about the funding landscape for 2025, advice for founders looking to raise, an...
2025-02-0331 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS8: E3. Funding the Decarbonisation of the Construction Industry ft. Arjun Jairaj (noa VC)Arjun Jairaj is an investor with noa VC. The team at noa are building Europe’s largest tech fund dedicated to transforming the built world. They invest in pioneering founders and breakthrough technologies that decarbonise the built world.During this series of bite-sized episodes, I’ll be speaking to investors from across the climate ecosystem to get their reflections on 2024, insights about the funding landscape for 2025, advice for founders looking to raise, and finding out what they’re most excited about for the coming year.1:36 - Intro to noa VC and...
2025-01-3029 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS8: E2. Fundraising Advice for Early-stage Climate Deep Tech ft. Stuart Ferguson (Sustainable Ventures)Stuart Ferguson is an investor with Sustainable Ventures, who as well as offering investment to earth-saving startups, also operate two co-working spaces in London and Manchester, with sole focus on climate tech. In fact, we here at Above & Beyond use their London space regularly. Stuart is particularly passionate about early stage investing and loves working with new entrepreneurs to help them realise their ambitions.During this series of bite-sized episodes, I’ll be speaking to investors from across the climate ecosystem to get their reflections on 2024, insights about the funding landscape for 2025, advice for...
2025-01-2324 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS8: E1. Fundraising Advice for Carbon Removal Technology ft. Roberta Franchi (Counteract VC)Roberta Franchi is an investment associate at Counteract. Counteract is a carbon removal company combating the climate crisis through research, development and investment. They give engineer and scientist entrepreneurs the financial and strategic support to turn fresh ideas into self-sustaining businesses with the potential to capture or store greenhouse gases at a global scale.During this series of bite-sized episodes, I’ll be speaking to investors from across the climate ecosystem to get their reflections on 2024, insights about the funding landscape for 2025, advice for founders looking to raise, and finding out what they’re most excited abou...
2025-01-2223 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS7: E8. How to get the 'people part' right from day one ft. Geraldine Butler-Wright (RorCas)Establishing a culture where team members can thrive is vital, but with the move towards hybrid and remote work over the last few years, it can sometimes be hard to know where to start when people aren’t spending as much time with each other. Geraldine Butler-Wright is a chief people officer with far-reaching experience across multiple areas of tech, international businesses and in both startups and scale-ups, which have operated as fully remote, hybrid and on-site. She’s seen it all! She helps companies establish people processes and supportive cultures that m...
2025-01-101h 02
The Climate Pioneers ShowS7: E7. Culture and trust-building advice from a climate CEO ft. Dimple Patel (NatureMetrics)The first few hires in any team are key but what about scaling beyond that as you progress through funding rounds and possibly acquisitions and exit? Dimple Patel is currently CEO at NatureMetrics and as a highly accomplished entrepreneur, she’s seen it all, from MVP to new markets and fundraising stages right through to exit. A strong team is what gets you there, to secure funding and drive growth, so she knows how vital it is to build a team of A players.During this series, we’ll be dis...
2024-12-1755 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS7: E6. Laying the foundations for scalable people processes ft. Sherry White (Oxford People Solutions)As any team starts to scale, it becomes more and more important to have sustainable and repeatable processes in place. But it’s also not uncommon for that to be overlooked in favour of things like sales and fundraising. Sherry White is a consultant who works specifically with startups and scale-ups to tackle challenges, unblock and improve leadership, establish good foundations, face tough questions and get things moving fast! She covers everything from culture and employment law, through to health and safety and commercial balance.During this series, we’ll...
2024-12-1239 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS7: E5. Supporting neurodivergent talent in tech ft. Parul Singh (Parallel Minds)Supporting and engaging neurodiverse talent is a vital part of team building. Parul Singh comes from a background in tech and recruitment and has first-hand experience of the challenges faced by neurodiverse people in the workplace, having been diagnosed in 2021 with autism and ADHD. Prior to diagnosis, she had experienced burnout, self-destructive behaviour and had struggled in both education and workplace settings. Now with a better understanding of her own needs and divergence, she is the founder of Parallel Minds. She is dedicated to creating positive change for neurodivergent people in the workplace, and supports bu...
2024-12-1153 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS7: E4. Culture and team building in a Series A startup ft. Seb Leape (Natcap)There’s a lot that goes on within a hiring process but what is it actually like from the perspective of founders and the C-suite, when trying to scale a business and build out that initial team? Sebastian Leape previously worked as a sustainability consultant at McKinsey and has now turned his attention to encouraging people to embed nature into business decision-making. He is CEO at Natcap, where they offer a simple and scalable platform to bring together the world's best science, data and technology to create actionable insights and empower organisations to measure, report an...
2024-12-0551 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS7: E3. Creating an irresistible employer brand to attract top talent ft. Graham Quinn (Flexa / Quinn & Co.)Filling a role is about more than just sending a job ad out into the world. How do you attract the best people to apply? And once you have them, how do you keep them? This is where your employer brand can play a big part. Graham Quinn is a specialist in crafting irresistible employer brands and employee experiences. He has conducted employer brand audits, built communications strategies for entire culture and values refreshes, and has created engaging marketing to attract underrepresented groups in tech and improve diversity. He is also...
2024-11-2855 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS7: E2. Building an inclusive culture from the very first job ad ft. Ed Jervis (Inclusion Crowd)Creating an inclusive workplace is vital, not just for employee wellbeing but also to increase innovation and creativity, which are key in the climate tech space.Ed Jervis is the CEO at Inclusion Crowd and the founder of the Inclusion Think Tank. He has worked with an array of businesses ranging from complex multinational organisations through to non-profit and startups.He works with leaders to coach them in creating company cultures that thrive and offer team members psychological safety. He also guides them to form internal staff groups, attract and retain diverse talent...
2024-11-2157 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS7: E1. Hiring advice from a climate VC ft. Heidi Lindvall (Pale Blue Dot)During this series, we’ll be discussing the art of building strong, high-performing teams to give your startup the best foundation possible. I’ll be speaking to industry experts about inclusion, employer branding and establishing culture, plus I’ll be hearing both the VC and founder viewpoints and experiences when it comes to finding and supporting the best talent.With fundraising being so crucial to any startup, it’s important to understand how VCs see talent and assess it not only when making their investment but also beyond, when things start to scale.
2024-11-0851 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS6: E10. Deep Tech Funding Advice ft. Pippa Gawley (Zero Carbon Capital)For the final episode of series six, was joined by Pippa Gawley, Founding Partner at Zero Carbon. They are investors in early-stage companies that are on a mission to fix climate change through deep science innovation. They look for hard-tech solutions that have the potential to make half gigaton-level reductions of CO2e at scale; and have vision-aligned, ambitious teams to go with them.Across this series we will be discussing the challenges around scaling deep tech solutions within climate. I’ll be speaking to Investors, Founders, Venture Builders and other key ecosystem players all focused on...
2024-09-2440 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS6: E9. Creating the Manual for Deep Tech in Climate ft. Katya Constant (Climate Brick)For the penultimate episode of series six, I was joined by Katya Constant, the Head of The Climate Brick. The Climate Brick is an initiative set up by EQT Ventures and Contrarian Ventures to accelerate the at-scale deployment of climate tech by introducing the "missing manual" (a playbook for scaling and funding seven different climate tech archetypes based on data from over 3,000 companies) and uniting the ecosystem through building the largest cross-stakeholder community. Across this series we will be discussing the challenges around scaling deep tech solutions within climate. I’ll be speaking to Investors, Founders, Ven...
2024-09-2053 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS6: E9. Kate Hofman (GrowUp Farms)I spoke with with Kate Hofman, who was the founder and brand director of GrowUp Farms until August 2024. GrowUp Farms is a Controlled Environment Production (CEP) business. They grow high-quality salad leaves for the retail and wholesale market that are cleaner and safer than anything currently available on the market, and are grown more efficiently than comparative traditional farming methods.Across this series we will be discussing the challenges around scaling deep tech solutions within climate. I’ll be speaking to Investors, Founders, Venture Builders and other key ecosystem players all focused on scaling and commercialising gr...
2024-09-1842 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS6: E8. Advice from an Early-stage VC in Climate ft. Dr. Luke Charbonnier-Bevan (Zinc VC)I’m joined by Dr. Luke Charbonnier-Bevan from Zinc, an inception stage, impact-led investor. They invest at the start of new ventures that are tackling some of the most pressing and complex problems facing the health of people and the planet. Across this series we will be discussing the challenges around scaling deep tech solutions within climate. I’ll be speaking to Investors, Founders, Venture Builders and other key ecosystem players all focused on scaling and commercialising groundbreaking, deep tech innovations.We will explore how to prepare for the challenges that deep tech c...
2024-09-1049 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS6: E7. Advice from a Deep Tech Super Angel ft. Francesco Perticarari (Silicon Roundabout Ventures)Francesco Perticarari is a deep tech super angel, community leader and founder of Silicon Roundabout Ventures. SRV's mission is to back entrepreneurs who are to shape the next-generation of technology and to provide superior returns to investors through venture capital funds. They do this by capturing the explosive growth of early-stage deep tech startups in the UK.Across this series we will be discussing the challenges around scaling deep tech solutions within climate. I’ll be speaking to Investors, Founders, Venture Builders and other key ecosystem players all focused on scaling and commercialising groundbreaking, deep tech in...
2024-09-0557 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS6: E6. Commercialisation Advice from a CCO for Deep Tech in Climate ft. Dave Wardell (measurable.energy)I’m joined by Dave Wardell, Chief Commercial Officer at measurable.energy, a company working to eliminate wasted energy in buildings via their combination of hardware and software. Dave is responsible for commercial operations, from marketing awareness, lead generation and business development to onboarding and customer satisfaction.Across this series we will be discussing the challenges around scaling deep tech solutions within climate. I’ll be speaking to Investors, Founders, Venture Builders and other key ecosystem players all focused on scaling and commercialising groundbreaking, deep tech innovations.We will explore how to prepare for...
2024-09-0333 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS6: E5. The Power of Lab Space to Scale Deep Tech in Climate ft. Fahmida Khan (Prosemino)In this episode, I speak with Fahmida Khan, Innovation Specialist from Prosemino, the UK's first climate tech venture builder with lab space, offering pre-seed capital, specialising in electrochemistry, hydrogen, energy storage and advanced materials.Across this series we will be discussing the challenges around scaling deep tech solutions within climate. I’ll be speaking to Investors, Founders, Venture Builders and other key ecosystem players all focused on scaling and commercialising groundbreaking, deep tech innovations.We will explore how to prepare for the challenges that deep tech companies often face around fundraising, scaling, team bu...
2024-08-2957 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS6: E4. Driving Private Investment into Deep Tech in Climate ft. Dr. Stafford Lloyd (Innovate UK)For this episode, I'll be joined by Dr. Stafford Lloyd, Innovation Lead for Clean Growth Strategy at Innovate UK - they are working on ways to catalyse private investment in climate tech. Across this series we will be discussing the challenges around scaling deep tech solutions within climate. I’ll be speaking to Investors, Founders, Venture Builders and other key ecosystem players all focused on scaling and commercialising groundbreaking, deep tech innovations.We will explore how to prepare for the challenges that deep tech companies often face around fundraising, scaling, team building and...
2024-08-2753 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS6: E3. How Venture Builders Are Helping to Scale Deep Tech in Climate ft. Puja Balachander (Carbon13)For this episode, I spoke with Puja Balachander, Director of Venture at Carbon13, the venture builder for the climate emergency.Across this series we will be discussing the challenges around scaling deep tech solutions within climate. I’ll be speaking to Investors, Founders, Venture Builders and other key ecosystem players all focused on scaling and commercialising groundbreaking, deep tech innovations.We will explore how to prepare for the challenges that deep tech companies often face around fundraising, scaling, team building and commercialisation; and we’ll hear from stories of those who have successfully scale...
2024-08-2251 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS6: E2. Building Corporate Partnerships to Scale Deep Tech in Climate ft. Ian Lee (UK Power Networks)In this episode, I’m joined by Ian Lee, Innovations Project Lead at UK Power Networks. He is building corporate partnerships with startups that are innovating in the energy sector and beyond.Across this series we will be discussing the challenges around scaling deep tech solutions within climate. I’ll be speaking to Investors, Founders, Venture Builders and other key ecosystem players all focused on scaling and commercialising groundbreaking, deep tech innovations.We will explore how to prepare for the challenges that deep tech companies often face around fundraising, scaling, team building and comm...
2024-08-1550 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS6: E1. Scaling Climate Deep Tech with COO and Co-founder Shiladitya Ghosh (Mission Zero Technologies)For the first episode of series 6, I spoke with Shiladitya Ghosh, co-founder and COO at Mission Zero Technologies (DAC), who are working to scale affordable direct air capture, and have gone from lab to commercial plant in under three years!Across this series we will be discussing the challenges around scaling deep tech solutions within climate. I’ll be speaking to Investors, Founders, Venture Builders and other key ecosystem players all focused on scaling and commercialising groundbreaking, deep tech innovations. We will explore how to prepare for the challenges that deep tech co...
2024-08-0859 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS5: E7. First-hand Lessons from a New Angel Investor ft. Neda Sahebelm (angel investor)For this final episode of Funding a Better Future: Angel Investment Insights for Founders and Aspiring Investors, I spoke with Neda Sahebelm, angel investor and founder of Keshty. As an I/O psychologist and working-class woman of colour, she lives to achieve more with less and has helped the likes of FOX, National Geographic and Multiverse scale incredible teams. Now she's sharing that experience with many more via her company, Keshty.Video versions of this and previous episodes are available here.Angel Investing School
2024-06-2033 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS5: E6. How to Become an Angel Investor ft. Andy Ayim (Angel Investing School)For this episode of Funding a Better Future: Angel Investment Insights for Founders and Aspiring Investors, I spoke with Andy Ayim, founder of Angel Investing School and most recently, Open Angel. He works to diversify and democratise access to angel investment, and teaches people how to take their first steps towards becoming investors.Please note - when discussing his early experiences with investing, Andy's audio drops out just as he mentions his first encounter. This experience was with Arlan Hamilton at Backstage Capital.Video versions of this and previous episodes are available here.
2024-05-2447 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS5: E5. Due Diligence for Raising Angel Investment ft. Molly Allington (Albotherm)For this episode of Funding a Better Future: Angel Investment Insights for Founders and Aspiring Investors, I spoke with Molly Allington, CEO and Co-founder of Albotherm, about the fundraising process and in particular, the due diligence experience..Video versions of this and previous episodes are available here.Albotherm.com2:09 - How Molly came to set up Albotherm3:09 - How did you go from it being a summer project to a fully-fledged business?4:26 - How did you decide it was time to...
2024-05-1736 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS5: E4. Angel Investing for Impact ft. Cam Ross (Green Angel Ventures)For this episode of Funding a Better Future: Angel Investment Insights for Founders and Aspiring Investors, I spoke with Cam Ross (Green Angel Ventures) about how to invest for impact, particularly within climate.Video versions of this and previous episodes are available here.Greenangelsyndicate.com Climatechangefund.co.uk 2:01 - Cam’s investment path and establishing Green Angel Ventures4:23 - How has the world of impact investment changed over your seven years with GAV?6:08 - Ho...
2024-05-1036 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS5: E3. The Importance of Female Angel Investors ft. Marla Shapiro (HERmesa) and David Fogel (Alma Angels)For this episode of Funding a Better Future: Angel Investment Insights for Founders and Aspiring Investors, I spoke with Marla Shapiro (HERmesa) and David Fogel (Alma Angels) about the importance of female angels and the lack of diversity in investing.Video versions of this and previous episodes are available here.6:40 - Connections are important when fundraising8:36 - Angel investing is very network driven10:23 - Women do more research and want more knowledge and understanding before investing or doing anything new12:05...
2024-05-0343 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS5: E2. What It's Like to Raise Investment from Angels ft. Anna Sandgren (CEO and Co-founder of Unibloom)For this episode of Funding a Better Future: Angel Investment Insights for Founders and Aspiring Investors, I spoke with Anna Sandgren, CEO and Co-founder of Unibloom.Video versions of this and previous episodes are available here.4:45 - When did you know it was time to raise your next round after being part of Zinc?6:00 - How did you know where to find people and start conversations?7:43 - Building connections and the value of intros10:16 - Getting a sensible valuation for your...
2024-04-2540 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS5: E1. The Legalities of Raising from Angels ft. Ben Keene (Raaise) and Fran Spooner (corporate lawyer)For the first episode of this series, Funding a Better Future: Angel Investment Insights for Founders and Aspiring Investors, I spoke with Ben Keene from Raaise and corporate lawyer, Fran Spooner.Video versions of this and previous episodes are available here.3:25 - Coming out the other side of a bad time for fundraising9:38 - When to talk about your startup for fundraising12:00 - The investors are vetting you as much as you are vetting them15:00 - Getting your ducks in a...
2024-04-1853 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS4: E6. Josef Bromovsky from AlgomaOn our sixth episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from ClimateTech Founders on the East Coast, I spoke with Josef Bromovsky from Algoma.0:10: Introduction2:25: Are you able to share with us a little bit more on Algoma? What’s the problem space you’re in and exactly how is the solution that you’ve come up with, addressing that? Why is it unique in the space?4:11: How does that come in from a cost parity perspective? How do you make it viable?5:46: Where did this passion from climate and sustai...
2023-12-1529 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS4: E5. Chris Kluesener from Matcha ElectricOn our fifth episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from ClimateTech Founders on the East Coast, I spoke with Chris Kluesener from Matcha Electric.0:10: Introduction2:27: Tell us more about Matcha. What’s the problem space you’ve identified and how is the solution you’re building addressing that?3:50: How does it differ in terms of problem to public charging infrastructure and why do public chargers not adequately address that issue?4:33: So taking it back to the beginning, this is the third business you’ve founded right? Talk us through th...
2023-12-0834 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS4: E4. Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli from WATSOn our fourth episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from ClimateTech Founders on the East Coast, I spoke with Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli from WATS.0:10: Introduction2:37: Talk me through the problem space you’re in, the solution you’re bringing and what you and your Co-Founder are working on5:55: Is the platform designed as much to reduce the amount of waste that a business produces and then take the waste that it is producing and make sure that those waste streams are put in the right places to drive a circular economy?7...
2023-12-0832 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS4: E3. Elizabeth Landau from GreenPortfolioOn our third episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from ClimateTech Founders on the East Coast, I spoke with Elizabeth Landau from GreenPortfolio.0:26: Introduction2:15: Please could you elaborate on the problem space you’re in and why it’s such an impactful space?4:35: Can you contextualise what our money is doing in our accounts and the carbon affects of that?06:52: How quick a process is that in terms of assessing what someone's current impact is and helping them make a switch to something greener?09:20: Where did your pass...
2023-12-0132 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS4: E2. Emiel Cockx from GenvisionOn our second episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from ClimateTech Founders on the East Coast, I spoke with Emiel Cockx from Genvision.0:21: Introduction2:05: About Genvision - What is the problem and how are you solving it?4:10: Where did your passion for climate and sustainability come from?5:25: Talk me through your pathway into being a tech entrepreneur?7:43: Where did the inspiration come from to create your own business?09:40: Where did you put 1 and 1 together to make 2?11:55: At what point did you become aware...
2023-11-2432 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS4: E1. Garrett Boudinot from VycarbOn our first episode of Building a Better Future:Stories from ClimateTech Founders on the East Coast, I spoke with Garrett Boudinot from Vycarb.0:15: Introduction 2:00: What is the problem that you’re solving with Vicarb? 4:05: Is there anyone else doing this? 5:22 You’ve got quite a unique gap in this market though right? 6:50: Take me back to the beginning. Where did this passion come from? 09:56: What about the entrepreneurial side? When did you think about moving forward and coming up with a solution to the problem? 13:28...
2023-11-1738 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS3: E11. Nikki Gaddo from GoodMineOn our eleventh and last episode of Two Pence Worth: Stories from female Founders in Climate, I spoke to Nikki Gaddo: Founder and CEO of GoodMine.Nikki is CEO and Founder of GoodMine, a female-led, profit-for-purpose technology company redesigning how consumer goods flow through the system to advance the circular economy (SDG12). In her earlier career, she spent 13 years in investment banking, which equipped her future entrepreneurial self with the skills required for success!0:00: Podcast introduction01:50: Tell us about GoodMine. What are you building and who is it for?07:45...
2023-10-0933 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS3: E10. Saasha Celestial-One from OLIOOn our tenth episode of Two Pence Worth: Stories from female Founders in Climate, I spoke to Saasha Celestial-One: Co-Founder and COO of OLIO.Saasha is Co-Founder and COO of OLIO, a free app harnessing the power of mobile technology and the sharing economy to provide a revolutionary solution to the problem of food waste. Before OLIO, Saasha founded London’s first pay-as-you-go high street childcare provider, and prior to that she spent 13 years at Morgan Stanley, McKinsey and American Express.00:00: Podcast Introduction02:28: Talk to us about Olio03:45: What’s th...
2023-10-0931 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS3: E9. Lucy Lyons from KestrixOn our ninth episode of Two Pence Worth: Stories from female Founders in Climate, I spoke to Lucy Lyons: Co-Founder and CEO of Kestrix.Lucy, commercial Co-founder of Kestrix, is an entrepreneurial leader with international experience founding and scaling sustainability-focused ventures and conducting policy research. After their first experience as a founder as the CEO of reLive, an angel-backed sustainable end-of-life platform, she was the first hire under the CCO at Berlin-based Plan A, Europe’s first B2B carbon accounting SaaS company.00:00 - Podcast introduction02:45: About Kestrix04:18: Was th...
2023-10-0930 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS3: E8. Alexandra Birtles from In Good CompanyOn our eighth episode of Two Pence Worth: Stories from female Founders in Climate, I spoke to Alexandra Birtles: Co-Founder and CEO of In Good Company.Alexandra is the Co-Founder and CEO of In Good Company, a tech-for-good start-up which makes it quick and easy for people to find the best ethical and sustainable businesses and experiences around them. She's a firm believer in businesses doing well by doing good and the power of technology to help make the world a better place.00:00: Podcast introduction02:35: Talk to us about In Good...
2023-10-0935 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS3: E7. Jade Cohen from Qualis Flow (QFlow)On our seventh episode of Two Pence Worth: Stories from female Founders in Climate, I spoke to Jade Cohen: Co-Founder and CPO at Qualis Flow.Jade is Co-Founder and CPO of Qualis Flow (Qflow), a construction tech company committed to reducing carbon in construction. After spending time on site on two of Europe's largest infrastructure projects, Jade created Qualis Flow in 2018 alongside industry peer Brittany Harris, bridging the AI, software and civil engineering worlds.00:19: Podcast introduction02:54: What is Qflow? Talk us through the platform, who it’s for and what it do...
2023-10-0933 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS3: E6. Francesca Kennedy Wallbank from CarbonBrightOn our sixth episode of Two Pence Worth: Stories from female Founders in Climate, I spoke to Francesca Kennedy Wallbank: Co-Founder & Co-CEO at CarbonBright.Francesca is a passionate advocate for sustainability, dedicated to making eco-friendly choices easier for everyone. Leveraging her expertise in lifecycle assessments and a drive for innovation, she co-founded CarbonBright, an automated platform that utilises machine learning to help the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry measure, report, and reduce their product environmental footprints in real-time.00:00: Podcast introduction02:35: What’s the platform for, what does it do and what ar...
2023-10-0933 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS3: E5. Marianna Herold from NatureBoundOn our fifth episode of Two Pence Worth: Stories from female Founders in Climate, I spoke to Marianna Herold: Co-Founder and CEO at NatureBound.Marianna is Co-Founder and CEO of NatureBound, who help farmers and corporates leverage functional biodiversity. Their observability platform integrates agricultural and biodiversity data from an open ecosystem with remote sensing and AI technology. She has a PhD in supply chain management with a focus on sustainability, and has previously spent over 15 years working in the food sector.0:00: Introduction3:00: About NatureBound and what you’re currently working on...
2023-10-0631 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS3: E4. Sioned Owen from Unbound EnergyOn our fourth episode of Two Pence Worth: Stories from female Founders in Climate, I spoke to Sioned Owen: Founder and Chief Product Officer at Unbound Energy.Sioned is passionate about enabling carbon removal and reduction strategies. She discovered there's enough roof space in the UK to service all our energy needs with solar energy. So, she founded Unbound Energy to enable this. They're currently working with landlords and tenants to break down the barriers surrounding the 'landlord-tenant' paradox of 'who pays' to 'you don't need to pay'.0:19: Podcast introduction1:55: Introducing...
2023-10-0629 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS3: E3. Aranzazu Carmona Orbezo from Parallel CarbonOn our third episode of Two Pence Worth: Stories from female Founders in Climate, I spoke to Aranzazu Carmona Orbezo: Founder and CTO of Parallel Carbon..Aranzazu is the Founder and CTO of Parallel Carbon, a start-up developing technology that removes carbon dioxide from the air while producing hydrogen to eliminate emissions. She has a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Manchester, with experience in electrochemical engineering, water treatment/desalination, and more.00:00: Introduction to episode 301:20: Introducing Aranzazu Carmona Orbezo02:12: About Parallel Carbon and how the technology works
2023-10-0636 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS3: E2. Josephine Bromley from Mortar IOOn our second episode of Two Pence Worth: Stories from female Founders in Climate, I spoke to Josephine Bromley: COO and Co-Founder at Mortar IO.Josephine is the COO and Co-Founder at Mortar IO, the SaaS platform that creates virtual models of buildings to accurately simulate retrofit strategies and de-risk decarbonisation. The company is a graduate of Carbon13 (Co-hort 3), the venture builder for the climate emergency from the University of Cambridge. Previously, Josephine has contributed to companies such as Curve and Google.00:00: Introduction to episode 201:10: Introduction to Josephine Bromley at Mortar...
2023-10-0629 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS3: E1. Claire Rampen from ReathOn our first episode of Two Pence Worth: Stories from female Founders in Climate, I spoke to Claire Rampen, Co-Founder at Reath.Claire is Co-Founder and CEO of UK-based start-up, Reath, a specialist software platform for scaling reusable packaging systems. Claire co-authored the Open Data Standard, the first Open Data Standard for reusable packaging. Reath powers reuse systems for clients such as Marks & Spencers, Unilever and Google, and many pioneering SMEs.00:00: Introduction to episode 101:10: Introduction to Claire Rampen: Co-Founder of Reath02:10: Claire’s background and the story of Reath...
2023-10-0636 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS2: E11: Puja Balachander from Carbon13On the eleventh (and last!) episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Puja Balachander, Head of Venture Launchpad at Carbon13.The Carbon13 Venture Launchpad is designed to surround start-ups with a carbon-obsessed ecosystem in order to achieve a potential carbon reduction of 10 million tonnes of CO2e per year once at scale. This is the only accelerator which can support a climate start-up from any sector, which hasn’t raised equity finance yet, to understand its true potential on carbon.Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better...
2023-10-0628 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS2: E10: Kate Ronayne from Longwall Venture Partners LLPOn the tenth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Kate Ronayne, Investment Director at Longwall Venture Partners LLP.Longwall Venture Partners LLP support early-stage businesses that are harnessing the UK's expertise in science R&D to address the global challenges of tomorrow. They invest in companies that have the potential to disrupt an existing market or gain a material share of a new market, with a preference for B2B opportunities rather than consumer products.Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above an...
2023-10-0624 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS2: E9: James Manktelow from Green Angel SyndicateOn the ninth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to James Manktelow, Angel Investor and CEO Mentor at Green Angel Syndicate.Green Angel Syndicate is the UK's largest network of specialist investors fighting climate change, searching out, assessing and selecting the innovations that will make a difference, and then investing in them to enable their development. They focus on companies whose radical grassroots innovations introduce the technology, machinery and process required for the practical changes needed throughout the global economy that will slow down, arrest and then reverse global wa...
2023-10-0623 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS2: E8: Adam Chirkowski from Albion Capital Group LLP GroupOn the eighth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Adam Chirkowski, Investment Director at Albion Capital Group LLP Group. Albion Capital Group LLP have been established since 1996 - and they support visionary Founders with long-term capital and scale-up expertise. They choose startups with the potential to grow into enduring companies that reshape industries. Despite not being a pure-play Climate Investor; they have funded some pioneering companies in energy, AI for decarbonisation and battery technology.Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyo...
2023-10-0622 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS2: E7: Irena Spazzapan from Systemiq CapitalOn the seventh episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Irena Spazzapan, Managing Partner at Systemiq Capital.Systemiq Capital backs climate tech entrepreneurs raising their late seed to Series A/B rounds. Their portfolio companies benefit from access to their unparalleled climate knowledge and networks. The pursuit of positive climate and biodiversity impact is at the heart of why they invest.Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment1:11: Cherry’s introduction to Irena Spazzapan and Systemiq Capital...
2023-10-0621 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS2: E6: Ian Thomas from Turquoise InternationalOn the sixth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Ian Thomas, Managing Director of Turquoise International. Turquoise International is a leading financial advisor and investor in climate technologies. With a 20-year track record in capital raising, they're the fund manager of Low Carbon Innovation Fund, which invests in early-stage companies making measurable reductions in Greenhouse Gas emissions via the development of new technologies. Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment1:11: Cherry’s introduction to Ian Thomas and Turq...
2023-10-0619 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS2: E5: Alex Hook from NestaOn the fifth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Alex Hook, Senior Investment Director at Nesta.Nesta Impact Investments backs high-impact innovative tech businesses that are changing the world for good. They're committed to supporting outstanding entrepreneurs of Seed to Series A start-ups with not only investment but the skills, networks and resources of their team.Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment1:11: Cherry’s introduction to Alex Hook and Nesta2:25: Alex delves a bit dee...
2023-10-0525 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS2: E4: Florian Schabus from Planet A VenturesOn the fourth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Florian Schabus, Investor at Planet A Ventures.Planet A Ventures is an impact investor with a difference. They are the first European VC with an in-house science team that calculates life cycle assessments to quantify the impact of a start-up. They invest in bold and brave Founders who are the heroes driving our green transformation. And they help them build a scalable business, because when Founders profit, the planet profits too! Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a B...
2023-10-0530 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS2: E3: Arjun Jairaj from A/O ProptechOn the third episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Arjun Jairaj, Investor at A/O Proptech.A/O Proptech is Europe's largest VC Firm focused on the built world. They back mission-driven entrepreneurs who are focused on decarbonising the built environment and accelerating sustainable living🏡Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment1:04: Cherry’s introduction to Arjun Jairaj and A/O PropTech1:55: Arjun delves a bit deeper into A/O Proptech and their approach to decar...
2023-10-0533 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS2: E2: Nadav Steinmetz from NomeaOn the second episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Nadav Steinmetz, Founder and CEO of Nomea.They support visionary entrepreneurs by investing in breakthrough ideas that will lead the world to carbon neutrality. They focus on themes such as electrification, renewable energy, and disruptive technologies that enable the transition to a decarbonised economy☁️Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment1:15: Cherry’s introduction to Nadav Steinmetz and Nomea1:50: London Climate Connection Conversations and more about Nadav
2023-10-0516 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS2: E1: Matt Ward from 4WARD.VCOn the first episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Matt Ward, Founding Partner of 4WARD.VC.As well as investing in early-stage climate companies through 4WARD's Climate Syndicate, he is also a strategic advisor to many high-growth climate start-ups. He also hosts The Startup Tank, a platform where start-up Founders can pitch climate VCs for investment.Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment1:11: Cherry’s introduction to Matt Ward and 4WARD.VC2:01: Matt delves a bi...
2023-10-0519 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS1: E9: Rebecca Thompson from Ecosy TravelOn this final episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Rebecca Thompson, Founder of Ecosy Travel.About Ecosy Travel:Ecosy Travel provide a cutting-edge booking platform that help you find flightless adventures by train and boat to beautiful eco-stays. They’re there to help you relax on your journey to a low-carbon future, making booking easy and letting you tailor every aspect of your trip.Video versions of these episodes are available here: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See...
2023-10-0540 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS1: E8: Eddie Fitzgerald-Barron from C FreeOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Eddie Fitzgerald-Barron, Co-Founder of C Free.We covered a lot during the session, including Eddie's early entrepreneurial drive as a gardener, his journey through employment into bootstrapping his own business, the importance of self-learning and development, as well as looking to the future for funding for expansion.Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0551 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS1: E7: Vickesh Solanki from HorizonOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Vickesh Solanki, Co-Founder of Horizon.We covered a lot during the session, including Vickesh's drive to create his own revision app during university, his transition from the ambitious general sustainability app to the focus on recycling, experience with start-up think tanks and his goals for the future of Horizon.Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0534 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS1: E6: Buffy Price from Carbon ReOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Buffy Price, COO of Carbon Re.Having partnered with them recently to help them scale their Engineering team and support them in their mission to reduce gigatonnes of carbon emissions every year🌍, it was great to get to know Buffy and the journey they've embarked on.Video versions of these episodes: Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0540 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS1: E5: Charlie French from EtchoOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Charlie French, Co-Founder of Etcho.We covered a lot during the session, including Charlie's wonderful entrepreneurial spirit when he was younger, his relationship with his Co-Founder (and Brother in Law), experience with funding and a reveal of who he would choose in the Climate Tech space to spend an hour with.Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0548 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS1: E4: Jo Hand from GikiOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Jo Hand, Co-Founder of Giki.We covered a lot during the session, including no fly policies, green admin days, Patagonia, company culture and values, as well as fundraising.Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0546 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS1: E3: Bertie IP from AlectroOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Bertie IP, Co-Founder of Alectro.We covered a lot during the session, including hiring people you trust, celebrating other people's successes, raising awareness and advice on pitching for funding.Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0556 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS1: E2: Louise Parlons Bentata from Blue MethaneOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Louise Parlons Bentata, CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Methane.We covered a lot during the session, including post graduate certificates for career changes, the Climate Technology Fellowship, finding a Co-Founder and the world of fundraising.A couple of great resources mentioned included:Carbon13: https://bit.ly/3gClqUJOn Deck: Climate Technology Fellowship: https://bit.ly/3N7fjEoVideo versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hos...
2023-10-0544 min
The Climate Pioneers ShowS1: E1: Mark Corbett from Thrust CarbonOn the very first episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Mark Corbett, the CEO and Co-Founder of Thrust Carbon.Conversation was vast, and quite frankly, I could have talked to them all day! In just under 40 minutes, we covered mentoring, success and failure, patience, self-doubt and co-working spaces.A couple of great resources mentioned included:Kings 20 Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3rOOQBEBill & Melinda Gates Foundation: https://gates.ly/3VoEAO1Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment...
2023-10-0538 min
Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech InvestorsE11: Puja Balachander from Carbon13On the eleventh (and last!) episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Puja Balachander, Head of Venture Launchpad at Carbon13.The Carbon13 Venture Launchpad is designed to surround start-ups with a carbon-obsessed ecosystem in order to achieve a potential carbon reduction of 10 million tonnes of CO2e per year once at scale. This is the only accelerator which can support a climate start-up from any sector, which hasn’t raised equity finance yet, to understand its true potential on carbon.Video versions of these episodes are availa...
2023-05-0328 minFunding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech InvestorsE10: Kate Ronayne from Longwall Venture Partners LLPOn the tenth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Kate Ronayne, Investment Director at Longwall Venture Partners LLP.Longwall Venture Partners LLP support early-stage businesses that are harnessing the UK's expertise in science R&D to address the global challenges of tomorrow. They invest in companies that have the potential to disrupt an existing market or gain a material share of a new market, with a preference for B2B opportunities rather than consumer products.Video versions of these episodes are available here.
2023-05-0324 minFunding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech InvestorsE9: James Manktelow from Green Angel SyndicateOn the ninth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to James Manktelow, Angel Investor and CEO Mentor at Green Angel Syndicate.Green Angel Syndicate is the UK's largest network of specialist investors fighting climate change, searching out, assessing and selecting the innovations that will make a difference, and then investing in them to enable their development. They focus on companies whose radical grassroots innovations introduce the technology, machinery and process required for the practical changes needed throughout the global economy that will slow down, arrest and then reverse global wa...
2023-04-2123 minFunding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech InvestorsE8: Adam Chirkowski from Albion Capital Group LLP GroupOn the eighth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Adam Chirkowski, Investment Director at Albion Capital Group LLP Group. Albion Capital Group LLP have been established since 1996 - and they support visionary Founders with long-term capital and scale-up expertise. They choose startups with the potential to grow into enduring companies that reshape industries. Despite not being a pure-play Climate Investor; they have funded some pioneering companies in energy, AI for decarbonisation and battery technology.Video versions of these episodes are available here. Host...
2023-04-1222 minFunding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech InvestorsE7: Irena Spazzapan from Systemiq CapitalOn the seventh episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Irena Spazzapan, Managing Partner at Systemiq Capital.Systemiq Capital backs climate tech entrepreneurs raising their late seed to Series A/B rounds. Their portfolio companies benefit from access to their unparalleled climate knowledge and networks. The pursuit of positive climate and biodiversity impact is at the heart of why they invest.Video versions of these episodes are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-3121 minFunding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech InvestorsE6: Ian Thomas from Turquoise InternationalOn the sixth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Ian Thomas, Managing Director of Turquoise International. Turquoise International is a leading financial advisor and investor in climate technologies. With a 20-year track record in capital raising, they're the fund manager of Low Carbon Innovation Fund, which invests in early-stage companies making measurable reductions in Greenhouse Gas emissions via the development of new technologies. Video versions of these episodes are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2819 minFunding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech InvestorsE5: Alex Hook from NestaOn the fifth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Alex Hook, Senior Investment Director at Nesta.Nesta Impact Investments backs high-impact innovative tech businesses that are changing the world for good. They're committed to supporting outstanding entrepreneurs of Seed to Series A start-ups with not only investment but the skills, networks and resources of their team.Video versions of these episodes are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2825 minFunding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech InvestorsE4: Florian Schabus from Planet A VenturesOn the fourth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Florian Schabus, Investor at Planet A Ventures.Planet A Ventures is an impact investor with a difference. They are the first European VC with an in-house science team that calculates life cycle assessments to quantify the impact of a start-up. They invest in bold and brave Founders who are the heroes driving our green transformation. And they help them build a scalable business, because when Founders profit, the planet profits too! Video versions of these episodes are...
2023-03-2830 minFunding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech InvestorsE3: Arjun Jairaj from A/O ProptechOn the third episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Arjun Jairaj, Investor at A/O Proptech.A/O Proptech is Europe's largest VC Firm focused on the built world. They back mission-driven entrepreneurs who are focused on decarbonising the built environment and accelerating sustainable living🏡Video versions of these episodes are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2333 minFunding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech InvestorsE2: Nadav Steinmetz from NomeaOn the second episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Nadav Steinmetz, Founder and CEO of Nomea.They support visionary entrepreneurs by investing in breakthrough ideas that will lead the world to carbon neutrality. They focus on themes such as electrification, renewable energy, and disruptive technologies that enable the transition to a decarbonised economy☁️ Video versions of these episodes are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-1616 minFunding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech InvestorsE1: Matt Ward from 4WARD.VCOn the first episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Matt Ward, Founding Partner of 4WARD.VC.As well as investing in early-stage climate companies through 4WARD's Climate Syndicate, he is also a strategic advisor to many high-growth climate start-ups. He also hosts The Startup Tank, a platform where start-up Founders can pitch climate VCs for investment.Video versions of these episodes are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-1619 min
Building a Better FutureE9: Rebecca Thompson from Ecosy TravelOn this final episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Rebecca Thompson, Founder of Ecosy Travel.About Ecosy Travel:Ecosy Travel provide a cutting-edge booking platform that help you find flightless adventures by train and boat to beautiful eco-stays. They’re there to help you relax on your journey to a low-carbon future, making booking easy and letting you tailor every aspect of your trip.Video versions of these episodes are available here: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Aca...
2022-12-1540 minBuilding a Better FutureE8: Eddie Fitzgerald-Barron from C FreeOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Eddie Fitzgerald-Barron, Co-Founder of C Free.We covered a lot during the session, including Eddie's early entrepreneurial drive as a gardener, his journey through employment into bootstrapping his own business, the importance of self-learning and development, as well as looking to the future for funding for expansion.Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-0151 minBuilding a Better FutureE7: Vickesh Solanki from HorizonOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Vickesh Solanki, Co-Founder of Horizon.We covered a lot during the session, including Vickesh's drive to create his own revision app during university, his transition from the ambitious general sustainability app to the focus on recycling, experience with start-up think tanks and his goals for the future of Horizon.Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2434 minBuilding a Better FutureE6: Buffy Price from Carbon ReOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Buffy Price, COO of Carbon Re.Having partnered with them recently to help them scale their Engineering team and support them in their mission to reduce gigatonnes of carbon emissions every year🌍, it was great to get to know Buffy and the journey they've embarked on.Video versions of these episodes: Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2240 minBuilding a Better FutureE5: Charlie French from EtchoOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Charlie French, Co-Founder of Etcho.We covered a lot during the session, including Charlie's wonderful entrepreneurial spirit when he was younger, his relationship with his Co-Founder (and Brother in Law), experience with funding and a reveal of who he would choose in the Climate Tech space to spend an hour with.Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-1748 minBuilding a Better FutureE4: Jo Hand from GikiOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Jo Hand, Co-Founder of Giki.We covered a lot during the session, including no fly policies, green admin days, Patagonia, company culture and values, as well as fundraising.Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0446 min
Building a Better FutureE3: Bertie IP from AlectroOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Bertie IP, Co-Founder of Alectro.We covered a lot during the session, including hiring people you trust, celebrating other people's successes, raising awareness and advice on pitching for funding.Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0256 minBuilding a Better FutureE2: Louise Parlons Bentata from Blue MethaneOn this episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Louise Parlons Bentata, CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Methane.We covered a lot during the session, including post graduate certificates for career changes, the Climate Technology Fellowship, finding a Co-Founder and the world of fundraising.A couple of great resources mentioned included:Carbon13: https://bit.ly/3gClqUJOn Deck: Climate Technology Fellowship: https://bit.ly/3N7fjEoVideo versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment - YouTube...
2022-11-0144 minBuilding a Better FutureE1: Mark Corbett from Thrust CarbonOn the very first episode of Building a Better Future: Stories from Climate Tech Founders, I spoke to Mark Corbett, the CEO and Co-Founder of Thrust Carbon. Conversation was vast, and quite frankly, I could have talked to them all day! In just under 40 minutes, we covered mentoring, success and failure, patience, self-doubt and co-working spaces.A couple of great resources mentioned included:Kings 20 Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3rOOQBEBill & Melinda Gates Foundation: https://gates.ly/3VoEAO1Video versions of these episodes: (166) Above and Beyond Recruitment...
2022-11-0138 min