In this episode Silas Mahner (@silasmahner) interviews Eric Rubenstein about his journey into climate tech, the importance of partnering with Energy Majors in the Climate Revolution, the role of Houston in that movement, Eric's discovery framework, and his ideal founder traits.

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Topics:
**1:36 Intro & His Climate Journey
**9:42 DTD Challenges of Being a VC
**13:59 New Climate Ventures
**15:50 Their Verticals
**22:27 His Exp Raising the Fund
**30:41 Houston & The Climate Revolution
**39:30 Ideal Founder Traits

Advice Section
**46:19 Discovery Mindset Framework & Tactics
**50:32 VCs Required Value Props
**55:10 Fundraising Advice
**58:56 His Role Model VCs

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Links:
**Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric--rubenstein/
**New Climate Ventures: https://www.newclimateventures.com/
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**HMU on Twitter: @silasmahner

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