CC Pod Women Backing Climate Investing (with Kirthika Padmanabhan and Katie Durham)
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In the latest episode of the CC Pod, Sherrie Totoki hosts Kirthika Padmanabhan and Katie Durham, both syndicate partners at Climate Capital and seasoned angel investors, focusing on enhancing female representation in investing, particularly within the climate technology sector.
Increasing the number of female investors is crucial due to female investors often achieving stronger returns and tending to diversify portfolios by backing female founders.
The episode challenges the notion that deep financial expertise is a prerequisite for investing and encourages others to recognize that the skills needed can be learned, especially through accessible resources and supportive communities like Climate Angels.
Building a supportive network and seeking mentorship in the investment landscape is important and doable, even for newcomers to the space. They share practical advice for expanding your network, suggesting starting in areas where you already have knowledge and can lean on your existing connections to uncover opportunities and insights. They also explore the dynamic landscape of climate technology and continued excitement for innovations that directly address environmental challenges.
This is a call to action for women to step into the world of climate tech investing, where diverse pathways await and your participation can drive meaningful, industry-wide change. The future of climate innovation needs more voices, perspectives, and leadership, and there’s no better time to get involved.
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References:
https://www.fool.com/research/women-in-investing-statistics/
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