Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

57. Climatech is Biotech. Kristin Ellis of Lowercarbon Capital Replay

Dec 29, 2023

52:11

Join Karl and Erum on the latest episode of Grow Everything as they explore the intersection of climate tech and biotech with Kristin Ellis of Lowercarbon Capital. From discussing the impact of biotech in the media to the future of climate tech and its impact on the job market, this episode covers a wide range of exciting topics. Tune in to hear about the failures of overcomplicating blood-based diagnostics, the key factors in being a strong team, and what VCs look for when investing in companies. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative ride through the world of climate tech and biotech.

Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space. Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating?

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Topics Covered:

00:00:00 - Welcome to Grow Everything!
00:00:30 - Meet Kristin Ellis: From Biotech to Climate Tech
00:02:45 - How Kristin Ellis Pivoted from Biotech to Climate Tech
00:11:15 - The Theranos Debacle: How Overcomplication Can Ruin a Startup
00:13:55 - Kristin Ellis Joins Lower Carbon Capital: A New Venture in Climate Tech
00:20:50 - What Does a Venture Capitalist Do in Climate Tech?
00:23:56 - The Importance of Diversity in Climate Tech
00:25:19 - How Climate Tech and Biotech Intersect and Innovate
00:26:33 - How Biotechnology Can Transform the Way We Make Things
00:29:08 - How Biotechnology Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis
00:32:13 - How Lower Carbon Capital Decides Which Climate Tech Startups to Invest In
00:37:05 - Some of the Most Exciting Climate Tech Startups in Lower Carbon’s Portfolio
00:41:11 - How Lower Carbon Capital Measures the Impact of Its Investments
00:43:36 - Why Kristin Ellis Is Optimistic About the Future of Climate Tech
00:47:58 - Kristin Ellis’s Final Words of Wisdom and Future Plans