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Welcome to another episode of the Climate Capital podcast! In today’s episode, Michael sits down with Moji Karimi, Co-founder and CEO of Cemvita. Cemvita's innovative approach tackles climate change head-on by leveraging industrial biotech to address key challenges.

Moji shares the origin story of Cemvita, including how he met his co-founder and their decision to leave their previous work to start something new. The co-founders, despite coming from different backgrounds, found common ground in their shared frustration with the limitations of the academic environment.

Moji shares insights on the role of oil and gas in their work. While there was some skepticism from investors about their location in Houston, Moji highlighted the significance of their local presence. He stressed the importance of understanding the industry, its culture, and its mechanics to create effective solutions.

Despite the challenges faced during their Series A funding, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, Moji emphasized the importance of focusing on executing set milestones. He also shared some valuable advice he received from another entrepreneur, "Believe in yourself and follow your passion."

Visit cemvita.com to learn more!