Climate Insiders
Welcome to Climate Insiders, the top-ranked Climate Tech podcast in Europe. We're right in the heart of the action, connecting with some of the most dynamic founders, investors, and thought leaders taking on climate change. Ever been curious about how game-changers like Ynsect, Tier Mobility, Enpal, or Climeworks began their journey and crafted their unique environmental stories? Want to know what's brewing in the minds of leading climate investors from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon, World Fund, or Planet A Ventures? We’re your go-to for the inside track. We also team up with climate visionaries like Timothee Parrique, Jacqueline van den Ende, and Nate Hagens to shed light on the climate maze for all of us. Whether you're gearing up to launch your own eco-initiative, diving into the Venture Capital investing sphere, or just eager to demystify terms like ESG, cleantech, sustainability, Article 9, and the nuances of Climate tech investing, you're in the right place. Hungry for genuine stories, insights, and actionable climate solutions? Climate Insiders has got the goods. Jump in, enjoy the vibe, and let’s champion a greener planet together! Consistently lauded as one of the best Climate podcasts, our episodes echo with the spirit of enlightened capitalism and a brighter tomorrow. We're dedicated to arming you with the insights to chart the climate landscape confidently.
Episodes
On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Fabian Heilemann, CEO of AENU. AENU is an impact fund that focuses on seed and Series A investments in climate technologies, esp. energy transition and carbon economy, in Northern Europe.
Fabian shares insights into his journey from being an entrepreneur to becoming a venture capitalist with a focus on sustainable investments. Highlighting his experience of ...
On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Allister Furey, CEO and Co-founder of Sylvera. Sylvera is a carbon data provider that helps organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments toward net zero. We build software that independently and accurately automates the evaluation of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions.
With Sylvera's data and tools, the world’s lar...
In today's show, I'm welcoming Nadav Steinmetz an early stage climate tech investor based in London, UK. Nadav is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Climate First. Nadav delves into he critical role of deep tech in combating climate change and the challenges and opportunities faced within this niche. The discussion is particularly relevant given the backdrop of heightened climate awareness and the pressing need for sustainable ...
In today's show, I'm welcoming Roberta Boscolo, Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Roberta delves into the nuances of climate science, the importance of timely action, and her unique approach to communicating these urgent issues to the public through social media.
Roberta discusses the vital role of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in providing accurate weather forecasts and climate mo...
Yair Reem is a Partner at Extantia Capital, a climate-first venture capital firm accelerating the path to a decarbonized world by backing daring entrepreneurs with breakthrough ventures. He co-founded BeyondBlack, a fund for investments in technologies reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and advises European startup CEOs on strategic narratives. Formerly Managing Director at Hasso Plattner Ventures, Yair was also a cyber technology ...
Ben is a climate tech expert who writes deep guides to energy topics on his blog, benjames.io. His guides to batteries, carbon removal, hydrogen and SAF are read by thousands of investors and analysts around the world.
This episode delves into:
-Fusion vs. Fission
-Levels to Unlock Fusion
-Challenges in Fusion Reactor Design
-Role of AI in Fusion Research
-Economic Viability and Policy
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our ...
Ben is a climate tech geek who writes deep guides to energy topics on his blog, benjames.io. His guides to batteries, carbon removal, hydrogen and SAF are read by thousands of investors and analysts around the world.
This episode delves into:
- The Existing and Future Uses of Hydrogen
- Challenges with Hydrogen Production and Transport
- Comparison Between Hydrogen and Electric Vehicles
- Controversy about Blue Hydr...
On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re diving into an engaging conversation with Benjamin Kayser, a former French Rugby international with a 16-year long career. Today, Benjamin is a renowned commentator of international rugby games on TV, both in France and the UK, and his voice is easily recognizable by all Rugby fans.
More relevant to this podcast, Benjamin is the Co-founder and Partner at Teampact Ventures, a ...
On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re diving into an engaging conversation with Alexandra Perez, a seasoned investor in climate tech. We discuss a range of important topics affecting the VC industry and the role of women in investment.
Most recently, she worked for the Climate Tech Fund: 2150.
This episode delves into:
- Challenges Women Face in the World of Investment
- Finding the Balance: Vision and Realism in th...
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 ...
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 space...
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...
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 co...
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
...
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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 V...
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 t...
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 crac...
Confidence from the OG of Project Drawdown (ft.Chad Frischmann founder of Regenerative Intelligence)
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 jou...
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 dre...
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