Climate Insiders

In today's show, I'm receiving Elin Bergman, COO of Cradlenet and Founder of the Nordic Circular Hotspot. She was named the Circular Economy Queen of Sweden, and LinkedIn's top Green VoiceWe talk about:-Circular economy: a reality check of Sweden and the Scandinavian countries-What will happen when countries become too hot to live in and are flooded with climate refugees-how to find your voice, establish a brand, and become a LinkedIn top voice-and the learnings from 15 years without flying--------------ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co--------------ABOUT THE GUEST:Elin Bergman is known for being the Circular Economy Queen of Sweden. She is one of the co-founders of the Nordic Circular Hotspot and currently serves as the COO and spokesperson of the Swedish circular economy network Cradlenet. For many years she worked as WWF Sweden’s circular economy expert, where she developed the international circular economy network Baltic Stewardship Initiative, to enable the recirculation of nutrients in the Baltic Sea region in the agri-food sector.She has previous experience as a Marketing and Communications Manager at the sustainability consultancies Tricorona and Respect in Stockholm.--------------SHOW NOTES:00:00 – Intro00:49 – What does it mean to be named the Circular Economy Queen of Sweden?01:24 – Do multiple hats, from cradle to advocacy, truly drive tangible results for achieving national circular economy goals?03:06 – How is Sweden missing climate targets? 04:31 - Is the UK's Circular Economy Strategy a Swing or a Shift?05:19 – How do you deal with climate issues on a personal level?06:59 - The apparent disconnection between the increasing number of climate conferences and rising emissions08:34 – Is Sweden well positioned to lead the change?11:04 – What are the strategies for effecting change without causing unnecessary confrontations?12:33 - Climate Refugees: Are Nordic Countries Prepared for the Inevitable Debate?15:52 - Unpredictable Climate Extremes: Are governments prepared for the challenges?17:36 - Investing in the Future: The Profitable Business of Saving the World18:54 - Personal transformations and shifts in core beliefs related to the climate crisis21:03 – How can travelling bring new ideas for solving climate issues?22:48 - Regenerative farming gazing: The progress and challenges in embracing the innovative and eco-friendly farming method 24:18 – Should people invest more in technological innovation?27:18 - The Energy Dilemma: Balancing Technology, Efficiency, and Sustainability29:10 – How do people find their voice? Tips for the younger generation30:56 – How to overcome Vulnerability and build a Sustainable Virtual Identity33:08 - Living the Brand: Ditching Air Travel for a Sustainable Journey, how easy is it?37:28 – How to turn sustainability into a win and not a sacrifice?39:34 – Outro--------------ABOUT THE HOST: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/ Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.--------------Mentioned in the podcast:Elin Bergman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinbergman/Cradlenet - https://www.cradlenet.se/Circular Economy Coalition - https://nordiccirculararena.com/ https://nordiccircularhotspot.org/Allan Savory TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/allan_savory_how_to_fight_desertification_and_reverse_climate_changeScientists found a low-cost way to make clean drinking water from the air in the desert - https://www.fastcompany.com/90755964/scientists-found-a-low-cost-way-to-make-clean-drinking-water-from-air-in-the-desertDon't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the following episodes: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannberno LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-insiders/

In today's show, I'm receiving Emanuel Heisenberg, co-founder of Ecoworks, a construction company that transforms houses into NetZero.We cover:- The Energiesprong Revolution: How Ecoworks Transforms Homes to NetZero in Days!- The Future of Sustainable Construction: Prefabrication & Modularity- From the Netherlands to the World: Adapting the Energiesprong Principle Globally- Navigating the Climate Tech Funding Maze: Ecoworks' Success Formula- Building the Green Dream Team: Ecoworks on Hiring in Climate Tech--------------ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co--------------ABOUT THE GUEST:Emanuel is the Founder and CEO of ecoworks, a start-up that automates and industrializes renovation to decarbonize the building stock at scale. Before ecoworks, he founded and managed start-ups in deep geothermal and decentralized energy.Emanuel advises the German Government on heat and decentralized energy policies and is active as an author and speaker.--------------SHOW NOTES:00:09 – Intro00:23 – What is Ecoworks?00:52 – The current state of the construction industry regarding carbon footprint02:04 – How to involve more “big guys” in greener processes? 04:25 – What is behind Ecowork's impressive scale and growth? How does it differ from other companies?07:25 – How is Ecoworks net zero? 08:15 – What is gray energy?09:21 – How is what Ecoworks is doing game-changing? 11:36 – The Future of Sustainable Construction: Industrial Prefabrication & Modularity14:47 – Navigating the intersection of regulation and business model17:12 – Expanding the business outside of Germany; plans for the future18:04 – Unpacking the production process19:39 – Where do the production partners come from?20:25 – Is 3D printing still used in the construction world?21:31 – Overcoming workforce challenges: is training installers a way to success?23:34 – What is the path to success in a growing market? Ecoworks' Success Formula27:07 – What is the role of private equity in the construction industry?29:00 – How to create an inspiring vision for investors, co-founders, and employees?30:22 - Outro--------------ABOUT THE HOST: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/ Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.--------------Mentioned in the podcast:Ecoworks https://ecoworks.tech/Emanuel Heisenberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuel-heisenberg-49676a1/Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the following episodes: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannberno LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-insiders/

In today's show, we are bringing Arman Anaturk, co-founder of Hack Capital. Hack Capital supports impact-driven founders, funders, and managers with their capital raises.We talk about:-managing your LinkedIn presence to grow your brand and drive more people to invest in Climate Tech-becoming an angel investor in Climate, and the expectations they should have helping out founders early on-cap table tips and tricks, and whether you should actually give shares of your fund or business to advisors early on-And the future of Hack Summit, the annual conference organized by Hack Capital-The best tips for people to penetrate the climate tech space--------------ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co--------------ABOUT THE GUEST:Arman Anatürk is a co-founder of HackCapital, an investment infrastructure that unlocks capital towards impact companies, funds and projects, and a member of FoodHack, the largest foodtech community. He has previously held roles at CoderCourse and OneRoof Agency.--------------SHOW NOTES:00:09 – Intro01:17 – Introduction of the guest02:05 – Managing work intensity and avoiding burnout 05:29 - Introduction to Hack Capital and its three components: community, insights, and capital07:43 - Democratizing Access to Climate Tech Investments10:02 – The perks of being a European investor; Is it actually easier?11:22 – How can you successfully turn online engagement into real-world investors for capital?14:12 - Stepping out of Your Comfort Zone on LinkedIn: tips on how to use LinkedIn to the fullest potential 19:17 – Angel investing; expected returns and tips to angel investing23:00 - What kind of added value angel investors can provide in the fundraising?26:52 - How should funders approach the idea of compensating or involving angel investors as advisors?33:58 - The differences between top-down and bottom-up approaches in VC funding37:25 - Climate Tech Investment Beyond Financial Gain40:20 – Hack Summit – What are the plans for the future of it?44:42 - Breaking into the Climate Tech Space: Advice for Aspiring Entrants46:54 - Outro--------------ABOUT THE HOST: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/ Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.--------------Mentioned in the podcast:Hack Capital - https://www.hackcapital.co/about/companyArman Anaturk - https://www.linkedin.com/in/armananaturkDon't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the following episodes: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannberno LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-insiders/

In today's show, I'm receiving Sebastian Heitmann, co-founder and General Partner of Extantia, a European Climate Tech fund based out of Berlin.We cover:- The Path to Extantia: Strategies and Hindsight in Structuring Climate Funds- Gigacorn Hunter: Identifying the Next Big Climate Startup- Impact Measurement Debate: Essential Process or Early-Stage Overkill?- Deep Diving in New Sectors: Effective Due Diligence Tips- Announcements for the Super Climate conference to continue boosting Climate Ecosystem--------------ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co--------------ABOUT THE GUEST:Sebastian Heitmann is a General Partner at Extantia Capital, a €200 million platform dedicated to investing in innovative technology solutions for climate crisis mitigation and adaptation. This platform encompasses Extantia Flagship, which supports scalable deep decarbonization ventures, Extantia Allstars, collaborating with mission-driven climate tech venture capital fund managers, and Extantia Ignite, a sustainability hub advancing expertise in climate innovation and ESG practices.With a diverse background spanning various industries, including sports, community building, and software, Sebastian is an accomplished entrepreneur. He holds an educational background from the Harvard Business School and currently resides in Berlin, Germany.--------------SHOW NOTES:00:09 – Intro00:52 – Introduction of the guest06:01 – The bridge between the Kite World and Climate09:31 – Is the early investment strategy the right strategy?11:34 – Fundraising and the Limits to the Institutional Capital15:53 - Navigating Risk and Opportunity: A Closer Look at Project Evaluation17:27 - The delicate balance between visionary thinking and cautious decision-making when investing.20:42 – Is taking the institutional route the right choice for fund managers?22:20 – How to effectively identify a Gigacorn?25:45 – Does climate saving mean not investing in new buildings?28:26 - Balancing Environmental Responsibility with Tech Innovation29:21 – How to know if the funders are telling the truth?32:08 - Is there any core or fundamental belief that has changed recently?35:11 - The art of selling science36:01 – Super climate – where it’s headed?39:58 – What is happening with the Berlin chapter?42:00 – Is there still room for more emerging fund managers, more funds, or is the game set at least for a while?43:40 - The intersection of finance, climate action, and the race against time – the need for urgent actions45:42 – Outro--------------ABOUT THE HOST:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, with a goal to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.--------------Mentioned in the podcast:Extantia https://extantia.com/Sebastian Heitmann https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-heitmann-3259ab45/Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the following episodes: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannbernoLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-insiders/

Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira, Partner at Breakthrough Energy Europe, discusses the world's largest Climate Tech fund and Bill Gates' role in the fund. They dive into the fund's investment decision-making process and explore cultural differences between the US and Europe in investing.

In today's show, I'm welcoming Jacqueline van den Ende, Co-Founder and CEO of Carbon Equity, a Climate VC and private equity fund investing platform that enables people to invest in the world's best climate funds.We cover:-Jacqueline van den Ende's personal journey, motivation, and drive in the climate tech space-The importance of involving the broader public in climate tech investments-Exploring strategies to combat greenwashing and the potential for geoengineering in climate solutions--------------ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co--------------ABOUT THE GUEST:Jacqueline is super inspiring, she loves open and honest talks on everything Climate. And frankly, this conversation is one of the most wide-ranging, fun, and free-flowing that I've had on this show. We talk about the Mayan empire, geoengineering, being extroverted-introvert, and of course how to democratize Climate Tech investing.Carbon Equity is a climate venture capital and private equity fund investing fintech platform. Carbon Equity was founded with the mission to unlock retail capital at scale to power breakthrough climate technologies whilst enabling more equitable ownership.--------------SHOW NOTES:00:09 - Intro01:24 - Introduction of the guest02:11 - What is carbon equity? 02:42 - What is the fuel for dealing with climate challenges after a long time?04:19 - What are the two weapons for this Climate?05:37 - How to deal with the pressure of being a public figure?08:41 - The Yin and Yang energy theory 11:32 - How to reframe your relationship with work?13:18 - How to deal with eco-anxiety?15:33 - How to encourage more people to invest in green impactful ventures?17:08 - How does veganism/vegetarianism go beyond diet?17:53 - Why is it crucial to democratize access to climate tech investing opportunities?19:47 - How to get more people involved in investing in climate technology?23:47 - The front door vs. the back door approach in transforming the society25:46 - The urgent need for a new perspective in the world 27:55 - Why is it important to set good examples for others when dealing with climate issues?31:30 - Is more green growth the actual solution for the biggest problems?33:52 - Does increased efficiency lead to more resource consumption?35:33 - Why is it important to have diverse perspectives that extend beyond the traditional capitalist approach?36:41 - Is climate tech an industry solving the CO2 problem?37:23 - When does geoengineering become morally acceptable? 39:31 - How do we stop expanding oil & gas production?43:38 - The urgent need to address the influence of oil and gas players 46:10 - What does carbon equity do? How do people get involved?48:26 - Can 1,000€ open doors when investing? 49:53 - The launch of my Climate Tech investing course to democratize investing51:02 - Outro --------------ABOUT THE HOST: Yoann Berno (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno) is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, with a goal to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.--------------Mentioned in the podcast:Jacqueline van den Ende Generation less: https://medium.com/@jacqueline_88951/generation-less-9ea1154f370dThe counter-intuitive solution to getting people to care about climate change: https://theconversation.com/the-counter-intuitive-solution-to-getting-people-to-care-about-climate-change-120136Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the following episodes: https://www.climateinsiders.coTWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannberno LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-insiders/

This time we're turning tables. I will not be conducting the interview. Instead, I will be interviewed. By popular demand, you will hear a little bit about me and my thoughts on some awesome topics, such as risk management, ways to become an angel investor with as little as $1000, alternative forms of growth, why technology won’t solve this deeper crisis faced by humanity, the critical need to better communicate visions, and the power of women to transform society! In addition, we will discuss my decision to leave Climentum Capital, my evolving role to help democratize climate investing, and how YOU can get involved! Analisa Winther, a veteran podcaster and a great Climate ecosystem builder, will be conducting the interview. She will be asking me tough questions to extract a lot of valuable insights. This has been one of the most engaging conversations I have had on the show, and I am confident that you will find a lot of inspiration from it. Let's go!--------------ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:Learn all the insights from Europe's top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co--------------ABOUT THE GUEST:Yoann Berno is committed to the democratization of climate tech investing, with a goal to contribute significantly to the fight against global warming. Passionate about empowering individuals striving to make a difference in addressing climate change, he is renowned as the podcast host of Climate Insiders. In this role, he dedicates himself to showcasing the perspectives of trailblazers in environmental sustainability.--------------SHOW NOTES:00:09 Intro01:03 Guests background01:56 Was the push in regulations in recent years the Turning Point for the Climate Tech industry and the main contributor to the booming number of dedicated funds? 05:58 How to measure impact at both the individual company and portfolio level?12:59 When to run the impact assessment? Is it during the due diligence process, after due diligence, or at the end of the fund? 14:10 Example of how to conduct pre-due diligence or during due diligence assessment.15:11 Conducting an LCA at the fund level: strategies, considerations, and recommendations!17:55 Are LCAs very expensive, and will this make VC money even more expensive? Can VCs still be cost-competitive vs generalist funds? 19:22 When does it make sense to be an Article 9 fund? 21:18 Intentions vs Reality Check: are Pre-Seed and Seed Stage the funds right fit for Article 9 or should it be reserved for Growth and Private Equity funds?25:42 Attribution vs Additionally: unraveling the tricky debate! Which one is the biggest problem?29:42 Mastering impact assessment in practice: A Guide to Effective Evaluation! 34:17 How to run an impact assessment for a project development case (ex: offshore floating wind farm)?36:58 Are there any external service providers, professionals, or software that they recommend to run impact investing? 40:48 Mastering LP documentation: best practices and reporting timelines for fund managers!43:28 What is the role of a Climate Tech VC? Is it to provide impact counseling to founders?46:15 Striking the balance: prioritizing impactful direction over purely commercial Goals!49:14 Preventing bad press and safeguarding your reputation53:19 Unleashing the power of incentives: how to build a successful and effective framework?56:49 Racing against the odds: how to supercharge industry growth despite capital constraints? 01:01:21 Outro--------------ABOUT THE HOST:Interviewing me today is Analisa Winther. She is an advisor to corporations helping them to invest in the future of food and build relationships with the ecosystem. She also is a leadership coach for startup founders helping them to clarify their vision and distill their values. Analisa is an expert in the agrifood space and the host of the popular podcast Future Food.--------------Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the next episodes: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannberno LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/climate-insidersWebsite: www.analisawinther.comPodcast: www.analisawinther.substack.comInstagram: @analisa.wintherLinks:My Online Course (Invest In Climate Tech Like A VC): https://maven.com/climate-tech/invest-in-climate-tech-newGET Fund https://getfund.eu/Climentum Capital https://www.climentum.com/ClimatePoint https://www.climatepoint.com/

Climate Insiders has grown into a Top 7% podcast worldwide 🔥 Here are some key stats and a preview of what's coming next...✨ Over 8,000 people have tuned in to at least one episode! (Psst… not many podcasters share their stats, I wish they did it more). For a niche and expert podcast, that's pretty good!🤯 It's in the Top 7% of all Podcasts worldwide by number of downloads. That blew my mind. That also means we're pretty close to the lead in European Climate Tech.🎶 Airing the show on both Audio and Video on YouTube helped unlock new audiences, though Spotify certainly stole the show (driving 82% of traffic)!🎁 Surprise, surprise! The most downloaded episode has a whopping 5,000 downloads! Which one? It came as a big surprise...I've been truly humbled by your unwavering support 🙏 Each episode demands up to 10 hours of effort – from prep & research work to editing. It’s a rollercoaster, but your enthusiasm fuels my passion! I'm still learning how to juggle it all and onboard more hands to help me bring a bit of automation and scale to it.👉 Here is the top 5 episodes of all time for great listens this summer to become a Climate Insider: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oHQSelJbYtXk4HzixAPW2?si=cd72572542f7435f 🎉 And guess what? Season 3 is set to air in September! The lineup? Absolutely world-class. Stay tuned!📢 CALL TO ACTION! 📢Have a recommendation for a guest with a resonating voice in Climate Tech? Founder, investor, or changemaker. Respond to this email with their names. Let’s shape Season 3 with your choices!Together, let's keep elevating our collective climate intelligence. 🌱🎙️🌏Whenever you're ready, here is how I can help you:​Join my course to learn the A-Z of climate tech investments . Dive into impactful deals, understand risks, and unlock exclusive investment opportunities. Be a part of the global green revolution. Let’s change the world together! 💚Sign up here: https://maven.com/climate-tech/invest-in-climate-tech-newAnd sign up to my newsletter to receive one Climate Tech actionable tip every Saturday to boost your career, fund or startup: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/

Today's show features not just one, but two guests, who will provide super actionable insights to FINALLY demystify the IMPACT of Climate Tech Funds.-We will break down the most important concepts around impact measurements, such as SFDR, ESG, LCA, and other key acronyms ruling European Climate Tech. -We will ask two of Europe's best impact experts how they put it all into practice when making investments and growing their startup portfolio. -And we will answer some chicky questions to figure out what is truly necessary and what is a bit overkill in this whole impact assessment world.--------------ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:Learn all the insights from Europe's top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co--------------ABOUT THE GUEST:Our two guests are Isabelle Canu, Partner at the Green European Tech Fund, and Stefan Maard, General Partner at Climentum Capital.--------------SHOW NOTES:0:09 – Intro01:40 – Guests background02:43 - Was the push in regulations in recent years the Turning Point for the Climate Tech industry and the main contributor to the booming number of dedicated funds? 06:50 - Is Article 9 the 'holy grail' of Climate impact funds? 08:50 - What is the definition of ESG and how does it overlap with Article 6, 8, 9 funds?12:00 – How to measure impact at both the individual company and portfolio level?13:49 – When to run the impact assessment? Is it during the due diligence process, after due diligence, or at the end of the fund? 15:00 – Example of how to conduct pre-due diligence or during due diligence assessment.17:00 – Conducting an LCA at the fund level: strategies, considerations, and recommendations!18:45 - Are LCAs very expensive, and will this make VC money even more expensive? Can VCs still be cost-competitive vs generalist funds? 20:10 – When does it make sense to be an Article 9 fund? 23:00 – Intentions vs Reality Check: are Pre-Seed and Seed Stage the funds right fit for Article 9 or should it be reserved for Growth and Private Equity funds?26:30 – Attribution vs Additionally: unraveling the tricky debate! Which one is the biggest problem?30:30 – Mastering impact assessment in practice: A Guide to Effective Evaluation! 35:08– How to run impact assessment for a project development case (ex: offshore floating wind farm)?37:40 –Are there any external service providers, professionals, or software that they recommend to run impact investing? 41:38 – Mastering LP documentation: best practices and reporting timelines for fund managers!44:18 - What is the role of a Climate Tech VC? Is it to provide impact counseling to founders?47:05 – Striking the balance: prioritising impactful direction over purely commercial Goals!50:04 – Preventing bad press and safeguarding your reputation54:09– Unleashing the power of incentives: how to build a successful and effective framework?57:39 – Racing against the odds: how to supercharge industry growth despite capital constraints? 1:02:11 - Outro--------------ABOUT THE HOST:Yoann Berno https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/ After a career spent building and investing in top tech startups, Yoann is now a founding member and General Partner at Climentum Capital focused on investing in game-changing technological solutions to our worsening climate crisis.--------------Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the next episodes: https://www.climateinsiders.coTWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannberno LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/climate-insidersIsabelle Canu (GP at Green European Tech Fund) https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-canu-897a3189/Stefan Maard (GP at Climentum Capital) https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanmaard/GET Fund https://getfund.eu/Climentum Capital https://www.climentum.com/ClimatePoint https://www.climatepoint.com/

Nicolas Derrien is the CEO and Founder of Continuum. He's a fervent entrepreneur who believes NO composite should be buried or burned and simply left for future generations to deal with.We cover:-The big problem of end of life wind turbines-The best solutions to recycling composite materials and fiberglass at SCALE-The best ways to fund a super CAPEX intensive business-The pathways to global scale and the opportunity for large corporates to play an important role--------------ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:Learn all the insights from Europe's top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate Insider.Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co--------------ABOUT THE GUEST:Nicolas Derrien is the CEO and Founder of Continuum. He's a fervent entrepreneur who believes NO composite should be buried or burned and simply left for future generations to deal with. It’s our responsibility to do something better and Nicolas wants to dedicate all his time and energy to cracking this problem.--------------SHOW NOTES:0:09 - Intro0:53 – Introduction to Nico’s work2:05 – What was the inspiration for starting a composite material recycling company?4:24 – What happens with the wind turbines after they reach their “expiration” date of 20-25 years?6:12 – Is there a world where wind blades recycling is possible? Why mechanical processes are preferred to chemical ones?9:44 – The question of funding. What are the core learnings on how to Raise Funding for Super CAPEX Intensive Businesses?11:49 – Are VCs absolutely necessary to get the permit to start?13:00 – Opening of the 36000 tons factory west of Denmark, why is it such a big deal for the whole industry?14:49 – There is the supply side for wind turbine solutions, what about the demand side? 18:02 – Is there room for multiple technologies? Should VCs fund more companies or focus on a smaller number of them?20:37 – One way to reframe the problem is to talk about government’s sovereignty 22:13 – How to protect companies in Europe? Will the EU technologies remain European? How to use geopolitics in your company’s favor?23:44 – The role of the big companies? What is the optimal pass for the industry?25:12 – When is it a good idea to start selling your company in order to maximize the impact?26:49 –What kind of hires do you need to scale such a hardware startup? Can you offer remote first culture?29:27 - Outro--------------ABOUT THE HOST:Yoann Berno https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/ After a career spent building and investing in top tech startups, Yoann is now a founding member and General Partner at Climentum Capital focused on investing in game-changing technological solutions to our worsening climate crisis.--------------Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER to stay tuned about the next episodes: https://www.climateinsiders.coTWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoannberno LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/climate-insidersNicolas Derrien https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasderrien1/Continuum https://www.continuum.earth/