AngelList Confidential 2022 The Future of Climate Technology
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Dec 1, 2022 Sierra Peterson, co-founder of Voyager Ventures and climate tech veteran, joins Ramez Naam, founder of Planetary.vc and author on climate innovation, and Ryan Bethencourt, founder of plant-based pet food company Wild Earth. They discuss the exhilarating future of climate technology, exploring the resurgence of investment opportunities and the pivotal role of innovations like lab-grown meats. Key insights include the interaction between technology deployment and climate policy, alongside exciting prospects in renewable energy and sustainable food production.
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Climate Tech's New Wave
- Climate tech's resurgence is driven by better, cheaper technologies, strong market demand, and engaged founders.
- This creates a multi-trillion dollar opportunity, unlike Cleantech 1.0's narrow energy focus.
Decarbonization's Scope
- Clean energy deployment has grown exponentially, from $32B in 2004 to about $1T in 2022.
- Decarbonization must extend beyond energy to areas like agriculture, land use, and heavy industry.
Veggie Victory's Power Challenge
- Ryan Bethencourt highlights the global impact of climate tech with Veggie Victory, a Nigerian plant-based meat company.
- The founder's main challenge was inconsistent electricity, emphasizing the need for reliable clean energy infrastructure.