Jay Koh
Co-founder and Managing Director of The Lightsmith Group, a private investment firm focused on climate resilience and adaptation.
Top 3 podcasts with Jay Koh
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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Lightsmith Group’s Adaptation Investment Strategy
Jay Koh, co-founder of Lightsmith Group, discusses their investment strategy focusing on climate resilience. They invest in sectors like cloud resilience and agriculture using technology for proactive risk analysis. The podcast explores innovative solutions like solar hydropanel technology for addressing climate challenges and calls for more investment in climate resilience.
Aug 7, 2022 • 1h 3min
Why some VCs won't invest in first-time founders + $369B carve-out for climate/energy | E1528
Jay Koh, co-founder of The Lightsmith Group, dives into the hefty $369 billion earmarked for climate and energy in the Inflation Reduction Act. He discusses how this legislation can transform the climate VC landscape and elevate America as a global climate tech leader. The episode also tackles the bias against first-time founders in the VC world, revealing the pros and cons while emphasizing the importance of strategic government investment in fostering innovation and economic resilience amid climate challenges.
Apr 10, 2022 • 45min
Investing in down rounds (VC School) + The Lightsmith Group Co-Founder Jay Koh (Climate) | E1431
Jay Koh, Co-founder and Managing Director of The Lightsmith Group, delves into the urgent need for investments in climate resilience and adaptation. He discusses overlooked areas like supply chain management and warns against the pitfalls seen in earlier climate investing waves. Koh emphasizes innovative strategies and investment opportunities in climate solutions, especially as communities face increasing challenges from climate change. The conversation reveals both the complexities and the promise of navigating venture capital in the climate sector.
