Ep. 61 | What does it take to succeed as an investor in the cleantech venture capital space in this market? | Kathryn Meng of RA Capital Management

What does it take to succeed as an investor in the cleantech venture capital space in this market? In this Green Light episode, Catherine spoke with Kathryn Meng, Investment Director at RA Capital Management about how she has navigated the industry, transitioned from humanitarian to cleantech work, as well as about some of the trends she’s seeing. They also spoke about the necessity of having senior women leaders at VC firms to ensure that new hires & investments are determined in an equitable way. Before RA Capital Management, Kathryn worked for Cleantech Open Northeast, Worcester Cleantech Incubator, & Massachusetts Clean Energy Center & is a wealth of knowledge - both in terms of deciphering which investments to make, as well as in providing advice for entrepreneurs seeking capital.

Kathryn is also part of Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR), the nation's most prominent private community of cleantech & climate-tech leaders. CTLR's mission is to bring together a diverse group of founders, investors, & entrepreneurs for the purpose of idea sharing, networking, & building a supportive and collegial fellowship.

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