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 stage-agnostic long-term investments in climate-tech and social impact companies. Fabian shares insights into his journey from being an entrepreneur to becoming a venture capitalist with a focus on sustainable investments. Highlighting his experience of burnout post-Google acquisition, Fabian discusses how maintaining a routine involving physical worko...

On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Allister Furey, CEO and Co-founder of Sylvera. Sylvera is a carbon data provider that helps organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments toward net zero. We build software that independently and accurately automates the evaluation of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions. With Sylvera's data and tools, the world’s largest businesses and governments can confidently invest in, bench...

In today's show, I'm welcoming Nadav Steinmetz an early stage climate tech investor based in London, UK. Nadav is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Climate First. Nadav delves into he critical role of deep tech in combating climate change and the challenges and opportunities faced within this niche. The discussion is particularly relevant given the backdrop of heightened climate awareness and the pressing need for sustainable solutions. Nadav highlights the crucial role of deep tech and har...

In today's show, I'm welcoming Roberta Boscolo, Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Roberta delves into the nuances of climate science, the importance of timely action, and her unique approach to communicating these urgent issues to the public through social media. Roberta discusses the vital role of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in providing accurate weather forecasts and climate models, emphasizing their importance for sectors such as agricultu...

Yair Reem is a Partner at Extantia Capital, a climate-first venture capital firm accelerating the path to a decarbonized world by backing daring entrepreneurs with breakthrough ventures. He co-founded BeyondBlack, a fund for investments in technologies reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and advises European startup CEOs on strategic narratives. Formerly Managing Director at Hasso Plattner Ventures, Yair was also a cyber technology leader at Israel’s Unit 8200. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engi...

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 channel! Want to go deeper? Invest in climate moonshots wi...

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 Hydrogen Investment Opportunities in Hydrogen Space If you enjoyed this episode, please subs...

On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re diving into an engaging conversation with Benjamin Kayser, a former French Rugby international with a 16-year long career. Today, Benjamin is a renowned commentator of international rugby games on TV, both in France and the UK, and his voice is easily recognizable by all Rugby fans. More relevant to this podcast, Benjamin is the Co-founder and Partner at Teampact Ventures, a Venture Capital fund that specializes in human capital. We discu...

On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re diving into an engaging conversation with Alexandra Perez, a seasoned investor in climate tech. We discuss a range of important topics affecting the VC industry and the role of women in investment. Most recently, she worked for the Climate Tech Fund: 2150. This episode delves into: - Challenges Women Face in the World of Investment - Finding the Balance: Vision and Realism in the VC Industry - Balancing Ruthlessness and Empathy in Tech an...

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...

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 econo...

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 ...

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 Hard...

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 predi...

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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 S...

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 narra...

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: L...

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 lo...

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 ...

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...

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 Hirin...

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 Climat...

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 ...