This week in climate we have a great startup that's working on synthetic biology. We also talk about venture debt and whether you should trust the one who wants to issue it to you. Let's stick with us this week in startups is brought to you by harmonic need to speed up your growth without speeding up your burn.
First up, J+M chop it up about venture debt on this edition of VC Sunday School. What are the dangers? And when should your startup take it on? (2:12) Then, Molly has a conversation with Mi Terro founder Robert Luo about how they are targeting the world’s microplastic problem. (19:33)
(0:00) J+M tee-up topics for Sunday
(2:12) Jason warns founders of the dangers of taking on venture debt
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(10:42) Jason addresses when venture debt can and cannot work + PAG’s new venture wealth fund
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(19:33) Robert Luo joins Molly to explain how Mi Terro is solving the world’s microplastic problem
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(30:17) Robert talks about competition, his background as an entrepreneur and the future of Mi Terro
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