Best Wmo Podcasts (2025)

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Interview with UNHCR Head of Innovation Hovig Etyemezian 47:06

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What does it take to become a UN humanitarian work? We interviewed Hovig Etyemezian, Head of Innovation at UNHCR, the UN Agency for Refugees to find out about his journey and how working in the field, in the frontlines, managing refugee camps logistics, finding ways to innovate in volatile situations teaches one to be agile and resilient, qualities…

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UN Refugee Agency Fundraising Strategy 16:15

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Interview with Mark Manly, head of donor relations and resource mobilisation at the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The UNHCR focuses on providing international protection and solutions for refugees, internally displaced people, and preventing statelessness. Their fundraising strategy relies on flexible annual funding from government donors …

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Paris Peace Forum, Interview with Justin Vaisse, Founder and Executive Director 17:18

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Seeking Common Ground in a World of Rivalry The organization led by Justin Vaisse, historian and diplomat, is supported by the French government and private sector sponsors, including Microsoft. There will be panels with AI companies and how they are engaging with governments, academics, and UN officials from Africa and Europe. Microsoft Vice Chair…

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Rainforest Connection Uses AI to Protect the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest Biodiversity and Halt Illegal Logging 9:08

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I interviewed Bourhan Yassin, CEO of Rainforest Connection, a company that applies AI to acoustics for data insights to better inform conservation, preserve biodiversity, and protect the rainforests from illegal logging. They are currently working in 80 countries, including Brazil, where most of their work is happening. RFCx works with audio to mon…

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Brazil: Interview with Brazilian Diplomat Camila Olsen 28:11

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Interview with Brazilian Diplomat Camila Olsen on Promoting Brazil Abroad and Attracting FDI Interview with Camila Olsen, Head of Trade, Investment, Agriculture and Energy Section at the Brazilian Embassy in Copenhagen Today I interviewed the Brazilian diplomat Camila Olsen, head of trade investment, agriculture and energy at the Brazilian embassy …

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Vint Cerf and Maria Ressa on the Internet Governance Forum 29:58

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UN Secretary General Calls for a Global AI Regulatory Agency These last couple of days have been quite busy on issues of AI and emerging tech governance at the UN and its agencies. We had the IGF meeting in Geneva with Maria Ressa and Vint Cerf, AI at the Security Council in New York, and the UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Turk calling al…

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Housing as a Human Right 15:09

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The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and many other international human rights treaties state that the right to housing under international human rights law is the right to live in peace, security and dignity. The violation of the right to housing is often experienced by marginalized and disadvantaged groups including indigenous peoples, pe…

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Reinventing Capitalism: Moving from Profits to Purpose in Climate Tech (ft. Fabian Heilemann Founder & CEO of AENU) 1:09:59

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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Fabian Heilemann, CEO of AENU. AENU is an impact fund that focuses on seed and Series A investments in climate technologies, esp. energy transition and carbon economy, in Northern Europe. Fabian shares insights into his journey from being an entrepreneur to becoming a ventu…

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What’s Holding Carbon Markets Back? (ft. Allister Furey - CEO and Co-founder of Sylvera) 32:26

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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Allister Furey, CEO and Co-founder of Sylvera. Sylvera is a carbon data provider that helps organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments toward net zero. We build software that independently and accurately automates the evaluation of carbon projects th…

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Can Deep Tech & Hardware Solutions Decarbonize Our Planet? (ft. Nadav Steinmetz - Climate First) 47:59

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In today's show, I'm welcoming Nadav Steinmetz an early stage climate tech investor based in London, UK. Nadav is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Climate First. Nadav delves into he critical role of deep tech in combating climate change and the challenges and opportunities faced within this niche. The discussion is particularly relevant give…

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The Planet's Final Hour (ft. Roberta Boscolo - Climate and Energy Lead at WMO) 43:55

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In today's show, I'm welcoming Roberta Boscolo, Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Roberta delves into the nuances of climate science, the importance of timely action, and her unique approach to communicating these urgent issues to the public through social media. Roberta discusses the vital role of the World Me…

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The Role of Hardware in the Climate Tech Revolution (ft. Yair Reem - Partner at Extantia Capital) 1:05:56

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Yair Reem is a Partner at Extantia Capital, a climate-first venture capital firm accelerating the path to a decarbonized world by backing daring entrepreneurs with breakthrough ventures. He co-founded BeyondBlack, a fund for investments in technologies reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and advises European startup CEOs on strategic narratives. For…

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Will Fusion Power Save the Planet? (ft. Ben James - Climate Tech Specialist) 27:20

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Ben is a climate tech expert who writes deep guides to energy topics on his blog, benjames.io. His guides to batteries, carbon removal, hydrogen and SAF are read by thousands of investors and analysts around the world. This episode delves into: -Fusion vs. Fission -Levels to Unlock Fusion -Challenges in Fusion Reactor Design -Role of AI in Fusion R…

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Is Hydrogen the Fuel of the Future? (ft. Ben James - Climate Tech specialist) 24:26

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Ben is a climate tech geek who writes deep guides to energy topics on his blog, benjames.io. His guides to batteries, carbon removal, hydrogen and SAF are read by thousands of investors and analysts around the world. This episode delves into: The Existing and Future Uses of Hydrogen Challenges with Hydrogen Production and Transport Comparison Betwe…

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Connecting Elite Athletes with Startups (ft. Benjamin Kayser Co-founder of Teampact Ventures) 59:53

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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re diving into an engaging conversation with Benjamin Kayser, a former French Rugby international with a 16-year long career. Today, Benjamin is a renowned commentator of international rugby games on TV, both in France and the UK, and his voice is easily recognizable by all Rugby fans. More rel…

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Fixing Gender Diversity in Venture Capital (ft. Alexandra Perez Climate Tech Investor) 36:39

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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re diving into an engaging conversation with Alexandra Perez, a seasoned investor in climate tech. We discuss a range of important topics affecting the VC industry and the role of women in investment. Most recently, she worked for the Climate Tech Fund: 2150. This episode delves into: - Challen…

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Why Measuring Biodiversity is the Next Big Metric in Climate Tech (ft. Anna Alex from Nala Earth) 54:00

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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Anna Alex, Co-founder of Nala Earth. Nala Earth is a nature management platform that measures, improves and reports your company’s impact on nature & biodiversity. Anna is a serial entrepreneur from Berlin, dedicating her life to nature and the planet. Prior to Nala Earth s…

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Is Investing in Nature the Next Economic Revolution? (ft. Dr. Martin R. Stuchtey from The Landbanking Group) 50:03

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On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Prof. Dr. Martin R. Stuchtey, founder of The Landbanking Group. The Landbanking Group has the ambition to change the way we use land and reward nature globally. Dr. Martin R. Stuchtey is also the founder of SYSTEMIQ which is focused on transforming markets and business mode…

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Impact Deep Dive: Key Insights from Astanor Ventures (ft. Leslie Kapin from Astanor Ventures) 43:52

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In today's show, I'm joined by Leslie Kapin, Director of Impact at Astanor Ventures, one of Europe's largest Impact funds. Whether you work for a climate or impact fund, are looking to start one, or are simply curious about what's happening in the impact world behind the scenes, you'll love this value-packed conversation. We cover: - The impact jou…

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Sacrifices, Branding, Fighting Greenwashing: CEO Insights from Plan A (ft. Lubomila Jordanova) 47:54

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In today's show, I'm welcoming Lubomila Jordanova, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Plan A. We dig into a lot of personal stuff: -how to become a great Woman CEO, the sacrifices to make, tips to avoid burnout -how to build a personal brand while building an organization -how to face the unavoidable imposter syndrome and structure a support netwo…

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Carbon Removal Decoded: Markets, Tech, Prices & Oil Impact (ft. Robert Höglund, from CDR.fyi) 41:43

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In today's show, I'm receiving Robert Höglund, one of top experts in Carbon Dioxyde Removal (or CDR). He manages the Milkywire Climate Transformation Fund, and co-founded the CDR market overview CDR.fyi. This discussion is perfect for those who are just getting started or want to explore the state of CDR in more depth. We cover: -The various forms …

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Trash to Cash: The Circular Economy (feat. Vojtech Vosecky) 40:14

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Pioneering A New VC Model To Drive Systemic Change (ft Marie Ekeland of 2050) 51:04

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In today's show, I'm receiving Marie Ekeland, the founder of 2050, a French Climate Tech fund. She's a superstar investor in the French Venture ecosystem. She was a Partner at Elaia Partners where she invested early on in Criteo (which IPOed at the Nasdaq and remains one of the biggest success stories of the FrenchTech). Then she founded Daphni, a …

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Slowdown or Perish: the economics of degrowth (ft. Timothée Parrique) 51:04

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In today's show, I'm receiving Timothee Parrique, Dr. in economics at Lund University. He is a rising scholar, who made a big splash at the European Commission Beyond Growth conference. His book on Degrowth has sold more than 35,000 copies. He is a brilliant guy and a true artist with words. We talk about: -Why Timothée thinks Climate Tech VC and g…

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Climate Needs a "F1 Drive to Survive" Moment (ft. Art Lapinsch Founder of Delphi Zero) 43:21

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In today's show, I'm receiving Art Lapinsch, the creator of the Climate Tech newsletter called Delphi Zero, and a super inspiring mind. We talk about: -Why Climate Tech has a HUGE Story Problem -how we can learn from other mega entertainment successes like -🏎️ F1: Drive To Survive, MMA or 🥊 UFC -Why Climate Tech is the Greatest Game and most people…

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Confidence from the OG of Project Drawdown (ft.Chad Frischmann founder of Regenerative Intelligence) 46:49

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In today's show, I'm receiving Chad Frischmann, one of the co-creators of Project Drawdown, and founder of Regenerative Intelligence We talk about: - Project Drawdown's historical book, and insights from those enormous research and studies - Chad's new role to continue spreading the word in a different way - How Chad deals with the lack of progress…

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Turning a Climate Tech Newsletter into a Movement (ft. Tim Steppich founder of Climate U) 45:59

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In today's show, I'm receiving Tim Steppich, founder of Climate U, a platform that connects climate-tech companies with talents and investors. Most people in Climate know Tim via his newsletter 'Last Week In Climate' where he lists the weekly closed rounds, news, events, and jobs available. It's a bit like a CTVC for Europe We talk about: -Communit…

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Sweden’s Circular Economy Queen (ft. Elin Bergman COO of Cradlenet) 40:46

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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 Voice We 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 flo…

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The Future Of Construction Is Modular: Ecoworks' Blueprint for Green Homes (ft. Emanuel Heisenberg) 31:44

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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 Ene…

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CATFISH 1:04:21

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On the inaugural episode of the podcast, Katherine and Naama discuss 2010’s seminal documentary, Catfish: the movie that started a show, a phenomenon, and a prolific career for its star, Nev Schulman.

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Missed Connections 37:37

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Katherine and Naama discuss the iconic personal advertisement section of Craigslist known as “Missed Connections.” What are people actually hoping to find when they post?

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Cam Girls 53:40

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Naama and Katherine discuss cam girls: the history, business model, cultural context, and psychology of these digital entertainers.

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Spreadsheet Dating 50:18

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Katherine and Naama discuss the phenomenon of Spreadsheet Dating: an optimized approach to love for the #girlboss of recent history.Read the piece in Vice: https://www.vice.com/en/article/4a3dew/optimisation-dating-hustle-culture-match-makingAnd take the love calculation based on the 37% rule: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/math/a30859888…

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The Manosphere, Part 1 57:30

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Naama and Katherine wade into the Manosphere with a reading of a few of its most iconic and formative posts, and a lively discussion… very lively, and long — this one’s a two-parter so stay tuned for the conclusion next week. ______________________________________________________________________References:Sex and Character, by Otto Weininger (1906)…

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You’ve Got Mail 53:22

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Today Katherine and Naama discuss Nora Ephron's 1998 romantic comedy, "You've Got Mail" along with a host of questions about falling in love online, digital psychosis, and if it's possible to pairbond during cybersex. Read “Cold Intimacies” by Eva Illouz.

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The Manosphere, Part 2 40:48

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Naama and Katherine briefly wade in the waters of the Manosphere, by reading some iconic posts and discussing them. This one gets lively. Part 2 of 2. References:Sex and Character, by Otto Weininger (1906): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1692509/pdf/medlibhistj00008-0073.pdf 5 Reasons to Date a Girl with an Eating Disorder: https://we…

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Slash 55:21

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Katherine and Naama explore the infinitely imaginative space of erotic fan fiction by discussing "Slash," the 2016 indie gem starring Michael Johnston and Hannah Marks.References:"Slash" (2016) IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4729990/ Archive of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/FanFiction.Net: https://www.fanfiction.net/Fansplaining (website…

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Trailblazing Gigacorns with Extantia (feat. Sebastian Heitmann) 44:56

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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-S…

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Tradwives 1:03:41

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While Katherine Dee is away on special assignment, Naama and special guest, Brooke (her IRL bessie) discuss the cultural phenomenon of Tradwives: Who are they? Do they have any influence? Are they... dangerous? References:RedPillWives: https://www.reddit.com/r/RedPillWives/. Thoughts on Tradthots: https://didacticmind.com/2017/12/thoughts-on-tradth…

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Inside Breakthrough Energy: Climate Tech's Powerhouse (feat Partner Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira) 42:35

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In today's show, I'm receiving Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira, Partner at Breakthrough Energy Europe. We cover: - Discussion on the world's largest Climate Tech fund - Exploring Bill Gates' actual role in the fund - The fund's investment decision-making process - Cultural differences between the US and Europe in Investing -------------- ABOUT CLIMATE …

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Democratizing Climate Tech Investing (feat. Jacqueline van den Ende, CEO of Carbon Equity) 52:07

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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 …

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Switching Seats: Unveiling My Climate Tech Journey (feat. Yoann Berno) 1:12:36

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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 …

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Announcing Top 5 Episodes of Climate Insiders! 🌍🎙️ 0:49

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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 worldw…

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Mastering Climate Impact Measurement: Your Expert Crash Course (ft. Isabelle Canu and Stefan Maard) 1:02:51

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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 expert…

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Continuum - Tackling the Wind Turbine Recycling Challenge (feat. Nicolas Derrien) 30:55

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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…

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Future Food Podcast - Invaluable Tips for Founders and Investors (feat. Analisa Winther) 36:11

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In today's show, I’m receiving Analisa Winther the Founder of the podcast Future Food. She spent her entire career putting together startup and investor relationships as an ecosystem developer. Today, she coaches Founders helping them to define their vision and values to create a culture built to scale as well as hone their pitch to attract the rig…

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Wayout - Creating A World Where Access To Water Is Free (feat. Ulf Stenerhag) 30:42

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In today's show, I'm receiving Ulf Stenerhag the Founder of Wayout, a Swedish-based startup that produces Micro-Water Plants the size of a container. Ulf has a TON of insights to share. -How to crack the production of water locally and make it trustworthy so that people stop using bottles and drink from the tap again -Some surprising and shocking f…

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Entocycle - Turning insects into protein to ensure global food security (ft. Keiran Whitaker) 41:05

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Keiran is the Founder of Entocycle, an insect-farming startup based out of London. They commercialize high-tech insect breeding modules to enable efficient and scalable insect farming. Keiran has a TON of insights to share. -Why insect farming is at a turning point due to Covid, the war in Ukraine, and the global protein shortage -The magical prope…

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Vaekstfonden - The seeding role of Government Funds in European Climate Tech (ft. Lars Nordal Jensen) 35:45

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Lars Nordal Jensen is the Director of Fund of Funds investments at Vaekstfonden, the Danish Growth Fund. Since 1992, The Danish Growth Fund has financed more than 5,400 Danish companies with a total commitment of more than €1.5 billion. The Danish Growth Fund invests equity and provides loans and guarantees for small as well as medium-sized enterpr…

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Walerud Ventures - Early Klarna investors running hands-on Climate Tech family office (feat. Caroline Walerud) 36:39

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Caroline Walerud is a Swedish entrepreneur and Partner at Walerud Ventures, a deep-tech investment company that focuses on early-stage green tech startups. She also co-founded Volumental, a company that developed a cloud-based, 3D-scanning technology to create models to customize products and services. Walerud co-founded Volumental in 2012 together…