Shomik Dutta
Co-founder and managing partner at Overture VC with a background in the Obama White House and private equity, focused on investing at the intersection of climate tech, industrial technology, and government strategy.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 51min
Shomik Dutta on Climate Tech Investments
Shomik Dutta, founder and managing partner at Overture, a venture capital firm focused on climate tech and sustainability startups, discusses the shift towards renewable energy sources, the potential for climate tech investments, the challenges of nuclear power, and the impact of private-public partnerships on technological advancements.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 49min
This VC wants climate tech to play hardball in Washington
Shomik Dutta, co-founder of Overture VC and former White House advisor, emphasizes the crucial role of government strategy for climate tech startups. He argues that founders must engage with policymakers to avoid being sidelined. Shomik draws lessons from crypto's lobbying tactics, advocates for treating policy as a core competency, and highlights the Inflation Reduction Act as a pivotal moment. He stresses the importance of storytelling and adapting messages to political climates, while discussing the strategic collaboration between startups and government.
