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First up on VC Sunday School, J+M cover the stigma around investing in first-time founders: Is it a myth? What are the pros and cons? What really matters when evaluating a founder? (3:01) Then, Molly interviews Jay Koh of The Lightsmith Group to break down the Inflation Reduction Act's $369B climate/energy allocation. (29:08)
(0:00) Jason and Molly tee up today's segments!
(3:01) why is there a bias against investing in first-time founders?
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(16:21) Most important factors to startup success
(21:42 Jason and Molly tee up Molly's climate interview which is focused on the Inflation Reduction Act's $369B climate/energy carve-out
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(29:08) Jay Koh of The Lightsmith Group joins to break down the $369B earmarked for climate/energy in the Inflation Reduction Act
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(37:58) What will the $369B do for the climate VC industry?
(48:48) What will this investment do for America's standing as a global climate tech leader?