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The Pomp Podcast
#1211 Bill Clerico On Investing MILLIONS To Solve Wildfire Crisis
Jun 15, 2023
Bill Clerico, investor at Convective Capital and former CEO of WePay, talks about his firm's focus on investing in technology, software, and hardware related to wildfires. They discuss the increasing frequency of extreme wildfires, the use of cameras, satellites, and drones for detection and suppression, investments in companies addressing the crisis, the impact of wildfires on air quality, and founders solving the wildfire crisis.
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- Investing in technology, software, and hardware related to wildfires provides a compelling investment space with large addressable markets in industries such as utilities, insurance, timber, and real estate.
- Startups are utilizing cameras, artificial intelligence, and satellite imagery to rapidly detect and assess fire starts, aiding in efficient fire suppression strategies.
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Investing in Technology for Wildfires
Bill Clerico, an investor at Convective Capital, focuses on investing in technology, software, and hardware related to wildfires. His firm is interested in startups that help mitigate, treat, and prevent wildfires. This market opportunity has attracted a mix of entrepreneurs, including those with firefighting experience and tech entrepreneurs looking to solve meaningful problems. The impact of wildfires is not limited to the West Coast, as it has become a national and global issue. The potential for innovative solutions and large addressable markets in industries such as utilities, insurance, timber, and real estate make this a compelling investment space.
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