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Capital Series: John Tough, Energize Capital

Inevitable

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Navigating the Journey: From Venture Capitalist to Operator and Back

This chapter explores the speaker's transition from venture capitalism to becoming an operator and then back to venture capitalism, emphasizing the impact of operational experience on investment decisions. It discusses the importance of offering unique support to entrepreneurs, the evolution of mindset to prioritize passion-driven work, and early customer development stages in engaging with energy and infrastructure companies. The conversation also delves into aligning investment theses with customer needs, balancing financial goals with impact considerations, and identifying technologies ready for scaling in the sustainability sector.

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