

Mike Schroepfer
Partner at Gigascale, a venture firm focused on climate-impact startups. Previously served as CTO at Meta.
Top 5 podcasts with Mike Schroepfer
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May 29, 2024 • 1h 11min
20VC: Former Meta CTO, Schrep on Why Climate is a $10TRN Problem, Operating Lessons Scaling Products to Billions at Meta and Why the Best Leaders are Like Music Conductors
Mike Schroepfer, Founder & Partner at Gigascale Capital and former CTO of Meta, shares insights on leadership and climate innovation. He likens effective leaders to music conductors, emphasizing the importance of incremental progress in company building. Schrep sees cheap and clean energy as crucial for future advancements and explores its role in climate investments, arguing that markets will drive solutions, not just philanthropy. He also discusses the potential of fusion technology and suggests a messy yet opportunity-rich landscape ahead in climate tech.

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Mar 5, 2025 • 45min
Ep 57: Former CTO of Meta Mike Schroepfer on the Path to Powering the AI Revolution
In this discussion, Mike Schroepfer, former CTO of Meta and founder of Gigascale Capital, dives into the crucial link between AI and energy. He reveals how scaling energy production can democratize AI access and tackle climate issues. Mike reflects on his decade at Meta, highlighting AI's transformative role in tech leadership. He also shares insights on future AI tools, the integration of VR, and the impact of open-source development in accelerating innovation. Get ready for a glimpse into the future of AI and its potential to reshape our world!

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Feb 17, 2025 • 52min
470. The Former CTO of Meta on DeepSeek, Lessons from Zuckerberg, The Next $10T Market Opportunity, and the Impact of DeepTech on Energy Costs and Climate Change (Mike Schroepfer)
Mike Schroepfer, founder of Gigascale Capital and former CTO of Meta, dives into the world of deep tech investment for climate change. He shares enlightening lessons from Zuckerberg and discusses the challenges faced while building a social media giant. Schroepfer explores the next $10T market opportunity in sustainable innovations, emphasizing the importance of energy technology. He highlights how advances in AI and regulation intersect with energy costs, advocating for a diversified energy grid to foster innovation. A must-listen for aspiring tech entrepreneurs!

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
Mike Schroepfer: Lessons from Scaling Meta to Investing in the Energy Transition
Mike Schroepfer, Partner at Gigascale and former CTO of Meta, shares his journey from tech titan to climate advocate. He debunks the myth that America can’t build hard things while discussing key lessons from the dot-com crash. Mike emphasizes the intersection of AI and energy innovation, addressing the urgent need for efficient solutions as AI demands grow. He also dives into how modular technologies can reduce costs and the collaborative spirit required to tackle climate challenges, showcasing the promising future of startups in this space.

Oct 30, 2024 • 57min
Mike Schroepfer, Leading Facebook & Scaling Up Climate Tech
Mike Schroepfer, former CTO of Facebook and now Co-founder of Gigascale Capital, dives into his transition from tech leader to climate tech investor. He discusses the massive business potential of addressing climate change while emphasizing the importance of engineering culture and collaborative innovation. Schroepfer shares insights on integrating market understanding with technical solutions, particularly in home energy efficiency. He also reflects on the challenges of investing in climate technology and the resilience needed to pursue groundbreaking ideas, despite skepticism.