Building Resilience, Embracing Optimism, and Revolutionizing Climate Tech with Sophie Purdom

Apr 23, 2024

Climate tech industry expert Sophie Purdom and host Barrett Brooks discuss bridging environmentalism and business, aligning capitalism with environmental goals, the evolution of climate tech, and the importance of partnerships. They explore navigating challenges, community building, personal values, and the collective endeavor towards a sustainable future.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

From Animal Skeletons to Climate Tech

02:20 • 6min

Evolution of Climate Tech VC

08:06 • 31min

Embracing Inherent Goodness and Sustainable Well-being

39:23 • 12min

Exploring Self-Worth and Receiving Help

51:22 • 4min

Navigating Partnership and Growth in Venture Building

54:56 • 12min

Exploring the Landscape of Climate Tech and Funding Challenges

01:07:24 • 21min

Imagining an 'Unbearably Beautiful Future'

01:28:26 • 5min

Gratitude and Reflection on Climate Change and Excellence in Conversation

01:33:24 • 3min

Sophie Purdom has built her career in the climate tech industry, helping to bridge the gap between environmentalism and business. As the co-founder of CTVC and the founder and managing partner of Planeteer Capital, Sophie’s work focuses on educating, enabling, and orchestrating significant change within the world of venture capital and companies tackling the climate crisis.

This week, Barrett talks with Sophie about a wide range of topics from the personal to the professional. They dive into the desire to make an impact with their careers, the importance of establishing meaningful relationships and partnerships, and the evolution of climate tech. Sophie shares her perspective on the various sectors influenced by the climate crisis and the importance of the right skillset for founders in the industry. Emphasizing the compounding effects of incremental actions and the significance of aiming for long-term relevance, Barrett and Sohpie explore the intersection between personal values, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the collective endeavor to move toward a sustainable future.

In this episode:

00:00 - Intro
02:19 - Sophie's unique path to climate tech
04:56 - The intersection of business and environmentalism
05:35 - The power of curiosity and diverse interests
09:45 - Aligning capitalism with environmental goals
12:17 - Sophie's approach to building a sustainable future
17:05 - Navigating challenges and opportunities in climate tech
37:26 - Community building and the value of networks
42:39 - Reflecting on personal wellbeing and professional goals
49:49 - The personal cost of sacrifice and finding balance
52:00 - The early days of CTVC
54:20 - Exploring business, leadership, and impact
01:07:02 - Navigating the climate tech landscape
01:18:32 - Envisioning the future and personal growth

Connect with Sophie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiepurdom
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophiePurdom
Planeteer Capital: https://planeteercapital.com

Connect with Barrett

Barrett’s newsletter: https://BarrettBrooks.com
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/barrettabrooks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrettabrooks

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