

Climate CEOs: Scaling Startups
Dr. Chris Wedding — Climate Tech CEO Coach | CEO @ EFI
The leading weekly briefing for climate founders and CEOs. Hosted by Dr. Chris Wedding, executive coach and CEO of Entrepreneurs for Impact (EFI), a peer group with 100 CEOs & investors representing $40B in enterprise value and assets under management. Climate CEOs delivers playbooks from the front lines of climate tech, with insights on raising capital, scaling startups in clean energy, batteries, carbon capture, and the circular economy, plus the founder mindset, mindfulness, daily habits, book recommendations, and resilience needed to thrive.
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Apr 7, 2022 • 44min
Green Building Software: $36M VC → Automated Design (+ Backed by Iron Man)
Explore how cove.tool combines machine learning, performance analytics, and cost optimization to make buildings greener, faster, and cheaper.PODCAST GUEST BIO:Co-led by Cofounder and CEO Sandeep Ahuja, cove.tool is an end-to-end automated green building performance software suite. It produces beautiful analysis graphics for energy, daylight, carbon, HVAC design, and more. Using machine learning, it considers thousands of options in order to select the lowest cost and highest performance material components for new construction and renovations. cove.tool has raised over $36M of venture capital funding, including investors such as FootPrint Coalition (Robert Downey, Jr.'s fund), Third Sphere, URBAN-X, and Mucker Capital.Sandeep is also the founder of a successful sustainability consulting firm Pattern r+d. She has presented at the UN environment assembly, with 1,500 global delegates, on the impact of building on climate change, showcased at the Tedx Atlanta, SXSW, won the Forbes 30 under 30, and Atlanta Startup Battle. Multiple publications have written about Sandeep's impact in the AEC industry including Architect magazine, Tech Crunch, Site Selection, and ArchDaily. With her desire to bring automation into the AEC world, she is pioneering the integration of building performance into the design and construction process by developing and using intelligent technology and software. Sandeep has presented at multiple architectural and engineering conferences including AIA, ACUI, ASHRAE, Facades+, Tech+, Build Tech, DBL.-------QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED:BusinessWhat does your company do? What makes you unique versus the competition?How are you funding your growth — e.g., revenue, VC, CVC, government grants, M&A? What are 1-2 lessons you’ve learned along the way?Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like?PersonalIf you had to start over, what are 1-2 tips you’d give yourself in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact?What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks?What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools?What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family?-------PODCAST HOST:Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for growth-stage CEOs and investors fighting climate change. We’re on a mission to help climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential.Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls.Today’s highly curated Mastermind members represent over $5B in market cap or assets under management, and are influencing corporate priorities and infrastructure much bigger than that.Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself.Website: www.entrepreneursforimpact.comMembership benefits: https://bit.ly/3l12GygSample Mastermind members: https://bit.ly/3ipSehSRequest more information on membership: https://bit.ly/3mj48eM

Mar 31, 2022 • 48min
Bio-Based Infrastructure: Manual Development → Automated Execution (+ Billion-Dollar Clients)
Discover how Nexus PMG blends cutting-edge tech (drones + 3D laser scanning), sharp financial modeling, and bio-based design to build low-carbon infrastructure for global giants like Apollo and Cargill.PODCAST GUEST BIO:Co-led by COO and Cofounder Roshan Vani, Nexus PMG is a low-carbon, bio-based infrastructure development expert focused on project management, drone monitoring, 3D laser scanning, financial modeling, site selection, fuel supply, offtakes, permitting, FEED studies, EPC contracts, and project execution.Customers include some of the biggest names in infrastructure and finance, such as Apollo, Riverstone, Cargill, Skanska, Ultra Capital, Ember Infrastructure, and QIC.Roshan is a solutions-focused executive and advisor with more than 15 years of success across the construction industry. His broad areas of expertise include leadership, team building, risk analysis, business development, cash-flow forecasting, process improvement, client relations, and strategy. In addition to prior roles at Bechtel Power Corporation and Fluor, he is the Founder of Cloud EPC, a cloud-based enterprise project management and project controls system for the engineering, procurement, and construction industries.-------QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED:BusinessWhat does your company do? What makes you unique versus the competition?How are you funding your growth — e.g., revenue, VC, CVC, government grants, M&A? What are 1-2 lessons you’ve learned along the way?Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like?PersonalIf you had to start over, what are 1-2 tips you’d give yourself in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact?What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks?What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools?What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family?-------PODCAST HOST:Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for growth-stage CEOs and investors fighting climate change. We’re on a mission to help climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential.Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls.Today’s highly curated Mastermind members represent over $4B in market cap or assets under management, and are influencing corporate priorities and infrastructure much bigger than that.Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself.Website: www.entrepreneursforimpact.comMembership benefits: https://bit.ly/3l12GygSample Mastermind members: https://bit.ly/3ipSehSRequest more information on membership: https://bit.ly/3mj48eM

Mar 24, 2022 • 43min
Carbon Removal API: Manual Offsets → Instant Automation (+ VC Rocket Fuel)
Explore how Patch merges sleek API tech, diverse carbon removal projects (from forests to biochar), and top-tier VC backing to help companies erase their emissions at internet speed.PODCAST GUEST BIO:Led by CEO and Co-founder Brennan Spellacy, Patch is an API-based solution enabling customers to embed carbon footprint estimation and removal directly into their digital products and experiences. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz and other VC investors, Patch collaborates with a wide range of carbon removal project types, from traditional nature-based projects 一 such as forestry, soil, and kelp 一 to leading-edge carbon removal technologies 一 such as biochar, bio-oil, and mineralization.Prior to Patch, Brendan was trained as a chemical engineer and worked as a web developer and product manager for groups such as Sonder, Shopify, and McGill University.-------QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED:BusinessWhat does your company do? What makes you unique versus the competition?How are you funding your growth — e.g., revenue, VC, CVC, government grants, M&A? What are 1-2 lessons you’ve learned along the way?Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like?PersonalIf you had to start over, what are 1-2 tips you’d give yourself in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact?What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks?What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools?What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family?-------PODCAST HOST:Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for growth-stage CEOs and investors fighting climate change. We’re on a mission to help climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential.Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls.Today’s highly curated Mastermind members represent over $4B in market cap or assets under management, and are influencing corporate priorities and infrastructure much bigger than that.Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself.Website: www.entrepreneursforimpact.comMembership benefits: https://bit.ly/3l12GygSample Mastermind members: https://bit.ly/3ipSehSRequest more information on membership: https://bit.ly/3mj48eM

Mar 17, 2022 • 43min
Industrial Decarb: 12% Wasted Energy → 90% Efficiency (+ $45M MIT Spinout)
See how Via Separations blends breakthrough membranes, electrified chemical processing, and $45M in deep-tech funding to slash industrial energy use and emissions at massive scale.PODCAST GUEST BIO:Led by CEO and Co-founder Dr. Shreya Dave, Via Separations is an MIT spinout enabling industrial process efficiency with novel chemistries that allow manufacturing facilities to slash energy consumption while making more product. Targeting the 12% of US energy consumption that is wasted each year separating chemical compounds with heat, Via Separations reduces the load of the process by 90%, electrifies the most energy-intensive step in chemical production, and generates additional revenue for the customer. Today, Via is deploying its technology in pilot trials at pulp and paper facilities to eliminate 500 million metric tons of CO2 by 2050.Via's investors and partners include Prime Impact Fund, Safar Partners, The Engine, Embark Ventures, ARPA-E, the National Science Foundation, and Greentown Labs.-------QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED:BusinessWhat does your company do? What makes you unique versus the competition?How are you funding your growth — e.g., revenue, VC, CVC, government grants, M&A? What are 1-2 lessons you’ve learned along the way?Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like?PersonalIf you had to start over, what are 1-2 tips you’d give yourself in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact?What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks?What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools?What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family?-------PODCAST HOST:Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for growth-stage CEOs and investors fighting climate change. We’re on a mission to help climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential.Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls.Today’s highly curated Mastermind members represent over $4B in market cap or assets under management, and are influencing corporate priorities and infrastructure much bigger than that.Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself.Website: www.entrepreneursforimpact.comMembership benefits: https://bit.ly/3l12GygSample Mastermind members: https://bit.ly/3ipSehSRequest more information on membership: https://bit.ly/3mj48eM

Mar 10, 2022 • 49min
Cleantech VC: 15 Years Investing → 36+ Startups (+ $700M+ Climate Impact Bets)
Unpack how Congruent Ventures mixes early-stage risk-taking, cross-sector climate focus, and founder-first support to back the next wave of high-impact climate startups.Co-led by Cofounder and Managing Partner Abe Yokell, Congruent Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. They focus on sustainability challenges and investing early across hardware, software, enterprise, consumer, deep technology, fin-tech, and business model innovation, with 36+ positive-impact investments to date. Abe oversees Congruent’s investments in AMP Robotics, Blueprint Power, OptimoRoute, For Days, Leap, Omnidian, Amply Power, Raptor Maps, Span.IO, Vector, and Phase Genomics. He has over 15 years of investment experience, having invested across sectors and business models, and was responsible for opening RockPort Capital’s West Coast office in 2007. Abe graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Economics, with minors in Chemistry and Biology. When not serving as entertainment for his young children, Abe enjoys hiking, cycling, skiing, travel, and pointing out solar roofs to whoever happens to be nearby.-------QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED:BusinessWhat is your investment focus — e.g., sector, stage, geography, check size? What makes you unique versus the competition?Give us some examples of recent investments that you’re excited about.Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like?PersonalTell us about 1-2 tips you’d give your “younger” self in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact.What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks?What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools?What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family?-------PODCAST HOST:Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for growth-stage CEOs and investors fighting climate change. We’re on a mission to help climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential.Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls.Today’s highly curated Mastermind members represent over $5B in market cap or assets under management, and are influencing corporate priorities and infrastructure much bigger than that.Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself.Website: www.entrepreneursforimpact.comMembership benefits: https://bit.ly/3l12GygSample Mastermind members: https://bit.ly/3ipSehSRequest more information on membership: https://bit.ly/3mj48eM

Mar 3, 2022 • 42min
Impact Investing: $260M Deployed + 70+ Climate Ventures Backed
Learn how SJF Ventures drives financial & environmental returns by investing in solar, energy efficiency, & mobility startups.Led by Managing Director Dave Kirkpatrick, SJF Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Durham, San Francisco, New York, and Seattle that has been at the forefront of impact investing since 1999. They have invested in 70+ high impact ventures that are creating a healthier, smarter and cleaner future.Dave Kirkpatrick helped lead SJF’s capitalization of four funds totaling $260 million starting in 1999. His portfolio engagements include Terabase Energy, ROOM, Waycare, Voltaiq, Living Earth, ENTOUCH Controls, and Community Energy, as well as exited companies TransLoc, NEXTracker, groSolar, CleanScapes, B.B Hobbs, and Foxfire. Dave’s industry focus areas include solar energy, energy efficiency, recycling & reuse, and mobility. Dave also serves as the founding co-chair of the Impact Capital Managers, a network of private capital fund managers in the U.S. and Canada investing for financial returns and impact.Prior to SJF, Dave founded and managed two other successful enterprises – KirkWorks, a cleantech investment research firm; and SunShares, a solar energy and recycling company. Dave was named the 2005 CDVC Practitioner of the Year by the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance and Recycler of the Year in 1996 by the National Recycling Coalition.Dave earned a BA in Physics and History from Duke University in 1982 and an MBA from UNC Kenan Flagler Business School (KFBS) in 1991. He was named KFBS Executive MBA Alumnus of the Year in 2010. He enjoys gardening, kayaking, and trying to learn Spanish.-------QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED:BusinessWhat is your investment focus — e.g., sector, stage, geography, check size? What makes you unique versus the competition?Give us some examples of recent investments that you’re excited about.Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like?PersonalTell us about 1-2 tips you’d give your “younger” self in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact.What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks?What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools?What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family?-------PODCAST HOST:Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for growth-stage CEOs and investors fighting climate change. We’re on a mission to help climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential.Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls.Today’s highly curated Mastermind members represent over $4B in market cap or assets under management, and are influencing corporate priorities and infrastructure much bigger than that.Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself.Website: www.entrepreneursforimpact.comMembership benefits: https://bit.ly/3l12GygSample Mastermind members: https://bit.ly/3ipSehSRequest more information on membership: https://bit.ly/3mj48eM

Feb 24, 2022 • 41min
Ocean Wave Energy: 15 Years Expertise + Storm-Resistant Tech Deployed
Discover how CalWave harnesses ocean wave energy with resilient converters, offshore scaling, & venture-backed innovation.PODCAST GUEST BIO:Led by CEO and Co-founder Dr. Marcus Lehmann, CalWave is unlocking the vast and steady carbon-free power from ocean waves worldwide. They have built a proprietary wave energy converter technology that achieves high performance while surviving storms and extreme conditions.Marcus is a Forbes 30 Under 30 and brings 15+ years of experience as an industrial engineer and startup builder from Cyclotron Road, E.ON, Siemens, and BMW.-------QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED:BusinessWhat does your company do? What makes you unique versus the competition?How are you funding your growth — e.g., revenue, VC, CVC, government grants, M&A? What are 1-2 lessons you’ve learned along the way?Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like?PersonalIf you had to start over, what are 1-2 tips you’d give yourself in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact?What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks?What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools?What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family?-------PODCAST HOST:Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for growth-stage CEOs and investors fighting climate change. We’re on a mission to help climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential.Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls.Today’s highly curated Mastermind members represent over $4B in market cap or assets under management, and are influencing corporate priorities and infrastructure much bigger than that.Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself.Website: www.entrepreneursforimpact.comMembership benefits: https://bit.ly/3l12GygSample Mastermind members: https://bit.ly/3ipSehSRequest more information on membership: https://bit.ly/3mj48eM

Feb 17, 2022 • 42min
Industrial Innovation VC: 25 Years Experience + AI, Energy, Automation Bets
Learn how Piva Capital accelerates industrial tech through venture capital, breakthrough AI & automation, & high-impact investments.PODCAST GUEST BIO:Led by CEO and Managing Partner Ricardo Angel, Piva Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. They invest in specialty chemicals, new materials, energy, mobility, industrials, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, robotics, automation, supply chain, logistics, electrification, and automation.Ricardo Angel leverages over 25 years of experience investing in the industrial and energy sectors to find and back visionary entrepreneurs, solving the world’s greatest challenges through breakthrough technologies and innovative business models.Before starting Piva in 2019, Ricardo was a founding Managing Director of GE Ventures. He led origination and investments and served on dozens of company Boards, providing leadership and guidance to management teams to drive operational and financial value. He also led Energy Technology Ventures (ETV), a $300 million joint venture formed by GE, NRG Energy, and ConocoPhillips. Previously, Ricardo worked at Chevron’s Venture Capital group, in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, and as a consultant at the CNA Corporation.-------QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED:BusinessWhat is your investment focus — e.g., sector, stage, geography, check size? What makes you unique versus the competition?Give us some examples of recent investments that you’re excited about.Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like?PersonalTell us about 1-2 tips you’d give your “younger” self in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact.What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks?What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools?What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family?-------PODCAST HOST:Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for growth-stage CEOs and investors fighting climate change. We’re on a mission to help climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential.Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls.Today’s highly curated Mastermind members represent over $4B in market cap or assets under management, and are influencing corporate priorities and infrastructure much bigger than that.Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself.Website: www.entrepreneursforimpact.comMembership benefits: https://bit.ly/3l12GygSample Mastermind members: https://bit.ly/3ipSehSRequest more information on membership: https://bit.ly/3mj48eM

Feb 10, 2022 • 49min
Next-Gen Power Lines: 40% Less Loss + Double Ampacity Over ACSR
Discover how TS Conductor boosts utility efficiency & safety using advanced conductor technology, reconductoring solutions, & materials innovation.PODCAST GUEST BIO:TS Conductor technology for smarter power transmission lines provides safety, reliability, and longevity, all while doubling ampacity over ACSR and reducing line power loss by 40%. TS Conductor also solves sag issues caused by heat, ice, stresses, and long span in large conductors, while reducing costs in fitting and installation. Their solution can be used in all price-sensitive distribution applications for new build and reconductoring. Recent investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, National Grid Partners, and a subsidiary of NextEra Energy.-------Dr. Jason Huang has been working in advanced conductors for the past 10 years, with over 20 years prior experience in composite material technologies. He is regarded as one of the utility industry’s leading experts in composite core wire and cable technology.Before forming TS Conductor, Dr. Huang was the CEO and CTO of CTC Global, VP of Engineering Technology at BAE Systems Composite Structures, and product development lead at CYTEC Engineered Materials and Goodrich High-Temperature Composite Corporation.He has a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University, an MBA from the Fisher College of Business, and an MS in Materials Science from the University of California.-------QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED:BusinessWhat does your company do? What makes you unique versus the competition?How are you funding your growth — e.g., revenue, VC, CVC, government grants, M&A? What are 1-2 lessons you’ve learned along the way?Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like?PersonalIf you had to start over, what are 1-2 tips you’d give yourself in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact?What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks?What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools?What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family?ClosingDo you have any requests, announcements, or final advice for our listeners?-------PODCAST HOST:Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for growth-stage CEOs and investors fighting climate change. We’re on a mission to help climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential.Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls.Today’s highly curated Mastermind members represent over $4B in market value and are influencing corporate priorities and infrastructure much larger than that.Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself.Website: www.entrepreneursforimpact.comMembership benefits: https://bit.ly/3l12GygSample Mastermind members: https://bit.ly/3ipSehSRequest more information on membership: https://bit.ly/3mj48eM

Feb 3, 2022 • 35min
Earth Tech VC: Since 2012 + Backing High-Impact Climate Startups
Learn how ArcTern Ventures invests in sustainable technology, scaling climate solutions, & delivering measurable environmental & financial returns.PODCAST GUEST BIO:Co-led by Cofounder and Managing Director, Murray McCraig, ArcTern Ventures is an earthtech venture capital firm investing to solve humanity’s greatest challenges — climate change and sustainability — since 2012.Murray is an experienced company builder with a passion for generating positive environmental impact. He has founded and led the growth of multiple technology startups: Spotnik Mobile—a wireless technology company sold to TELUS, a mobile carrier; EnviroTower—an energy efficiency solution for commercial buildings; and Fluence Corporation—a global municipal and industrial water treatment business. Earlier in his career, Murray was a principal with the McKenna Group, a Silicon Valley-based strategy consulting firm, where he worked with global tech companies and early-stage ventures to launch new innovations.Murray holds an MBA from Ivey Business School (Western University) and is a former Olympian who competed for Canada in the 1992 Barcelona games.-------QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED:BusinessWhat is your investment focus — e.g., sector, stage, geography, check size? What makes you unique versus the competition?Give us some examples of recent investments that you’re excited about.Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like?PersonalTell us about 1-2 tips you’d give your “younger” self in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact.What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks?What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools?What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family?ClosingDo you have any requests, announcements, or final advice for our listeners?-------PODCAST HOST:Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for growth-stage CEOs and investors fighting climate change. We’re on a mission to help climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential.Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls.Today’s highly curated Mastermind members represent over $4B in market value and are influencing corporate priorities and infrastructure much larger than that.Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself.Website: www.entrepreneursforimpact.comMembership benefits: https://bit.ly/3l12GygSample Mastermind members: https://bit.ly/3ipSehSRequest more information on membership: https://bit.ly/3mj48eM


