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!
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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
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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.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:09 – Intro
01:12 – Introduction of the guest
03:25 - The Journey into Climate Tech; how does one get into it?
05:10 - From Startup Founder to Climate Tech Investor
07:30 – How to navigate the Transition from Founder to Angel Investor
08:57 – The difference between being a fund manager and being an angel investor
10:47 - Embracing Change and Empowering the Climate Tech Community; taking the leap and leaving the climate VC fund
12:29 – Walk through on how to become an angel investor.
14:39 – Navigating the Path to Smart Climate Tech Investments; how to know if a deal is worth it?
16:39 – How to make the best first impression and create a relationship with investors?
18:29 – The risks of being an angel investor
20:56 - Embracing Failure and Persistence in Angel Investing. What does it take to be an investor?
23:21 – Why are people taking the course? Because of money or making a difference?
27:42 - Is climate investing broken today?
33:24 - The importance of creating a personal decision when investing
25:53 – How to manage the risks of creating an Impactful Tech Investment
39:14 – Are the biggest challenges the biggest opportunities and why it's worth investing?
41:24 - The importance of considering all stakeholders and societal factors when evaluating investments
42:11 – How to determine if an investment is a good one? When is the best time to make an investment?
46:27 – How to successfully partner with startups as an angel investor?
49:12 – Why is CO2 a good starting point, but not the endpoint for a startup’s pitch?
52:55 – What are the factors you need to consider as an early-stage investor?
56:03 - How involved and instrumental are the VCs at the cap table?
56:51 – How to create an Impactful Investor Pitch?
59:20 – Deciding if technology is helping or hurting the community – Kevin Kelly’s study
1:03:28 – How can you actually make a difference? The power of women
1:06:46 – How to get more women and minorities investing at the table?
1:08:35 – How to make sure everyone is involved? The importance if diversity
1:09:48 – More information about the course
1:11:23 – Outro
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ABOUT THE HOST:
Interviewing me today is Analisa Winther. She is an advisor to corporations helping them to invest in the future of food and build relationships with the ecosystem. She also is a leadership coach for startup founders helping them to clarify their vision and distill their values. Analisa is an expert in the agrifood space and the host of the popular podcast Future Food.
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