Lara Pierpoint

Lara Pierpoint, Managing Director of Trellis Climate and host of The Green Blueprint podcast, dives into compelling questions about climate tech. She discusses the contentious status of solar radiation management and the complexities of transitioning to electric systems amid rising energy prices. Lara shares insights on the potential nuclear renaissance and the promising vehicle-to-home technology. They also tackle misconceptions regarding plastics in climate change, emphasizing the need for effective decarbonization strategies.

Lara Pierpoint, an expert in climate technology financing, discusses the Trellis climate program by Prime Coalition. She highlights how this initiative provides catalytic capital to bridge the crucial gap between early-stage funding and larger infrastructure investments. Lara delves into the challenges of aligning philanthropic and private capital interests, emphasizing the importance of a long-term vision for climate tech startups. She also discusses the complexities of securing financing and the proactive strategies needed to navigate these hurdles successfully.