Michael Luciani

Michael Luciani, Managing Partner at Climate Capital, shares insights on investing in climate tech startups, discussing over 200 innovative ventures aimed at sustainability. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of synthetic biology and its potential to reduce carbon emissions. Luciani emphasizes the importance of strategic investor collaboration and the challenges of measuring environmental impact in early-stage companies. The hosts also tackle how investors can say 'no' to founders constructively and the key etiquette for board meetings.

Michael Luciani is the co-founder of Juniper VC, a venture firm focused on climate biotech and sustainable innovations. In this discussion, he reveals how Juniper sees opportunities in biotech beyond pharmaceuticals, investing in agriculture and materials. Luciani highlights the role of AI in transforming biotech, and the shifting funding landscape through community-driven initiatives like ValleyDAO. Topics such as microbial fertilizers and consumer biotech innovations are also covered, showcasing their potential to engage the public in climate solutions.