Learn from two climate tech VC investors sharing startup lessons in energy, buildings, mobility, and industry.

🎧 Episode Summary

VoLo Earth Ventures is an early-stage climate tech venture capital firm that invests in scalable innovations in clean energy, mobility, built environment, and industry.

They provide returns-first catalytic capital and hands-on leadership to help founders decarbonize global systems. They raised two funds and invested in 36+ companies.

Kareem Dabbagh and Joe Goodman are the co-founders and Managing Partners.

Kareem has over 15 years of experience in renewable energy and clean technology, spanning startups, project finance, and grid modernization.

Prior to VoLo Earth, Kareem held leadership roles at SolarCity, Sunrun, and Aurora Solar, and supported early-stage ventures through Rocky Mountain Institute and Cleantech Open.

Joe brings two decades of experience in energy markets, carbon policy, and sustainability finance.

Prior to VoLo Earth, Joe worked at the Rocky Mountain Institute, the U.S. Department of Energy, and multiple advisory roles advancing decarbonization strategies for utilities and governments.

He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and loves connecting rigorous climate science with pragmatic venture investment.

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About the Host

Dr. Chris Wedding is a climate CEO coach, investor, serial founder, board member, professor, and occasional monk. For more on climate tech startups and leadership, connect on LinkedIn:

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