Climate CEOs: Scaling Startups AMA: Raising VC, Supporting Female Founders, Six Must-Reads, and Where to Work
Chris answers listener questions on climate startup funding, helping female founders, recommended books, and career choices for impact.
⭐ In this Ask Me Anything (AMA) podcast, I cover these five questions from listeners to the Entrepreneurs for Impact podcast and readers of the Entrepreneurs for Impact newsletter on Substack.
- “You always ask your guests what books they’re reading, but how about you? What books do you like to recommend?” – Thanks, Casey
- “What are some of the best non-financial resources that are available to entrepreneurs (aside from badass climate CEO peer groups at Entrepreneurs for Impact)?” – Thanks, Nick
- “If I want to have a bigger impact on climate change, should I work for a big firm or smaller one?” – Thanks, Tyler
- “I want to help female founders in climate tech succeed. I would love to start off by working pro bono and helping them raise funds and learn as I go. But where do I start?” – Thanks, Helena
- “If I’m raising VC capital for my startup, what do I need to create for investors, besides a pitch deck?” – Thanks, Brook
If you have other questions you’d like me to cover on the next AMA podcast, just DM me on LinkedIn or reply to my Entrepreneurs for Impact newsletter on Substack.
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