1h 35 min
Building Resilience, Embracing Optimism, and Revolutionizing Climate Tech with Sophie Purdom Good Work with Barrett Brooks
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Sophie Purdom has built her career in the climate tech industry, helping to bridge the gap between environmentalism and business. As the co-founder of CTVC and the founder and managing partner of Planeteer Capital, Sophie’s work focuses on educating, enabling, and orchestrating significant change within the world of venture capital and companies tackling the climate crisis.
This week, Barrett talks with Sophie about a wide range of topics from the personal to the professional. They dive into the desire to make an impact with their careers, the importance of establishing meaningful relationships and partnerships, and the evolution of climate tech. Sophie shares her perspective on the various sectors influenced by the climate crisis and the importance of the right skillset for founders in the industry. Emphasizing the compounding effects of incremental actions and the significance of aiming for long-term relevance, Barrett and Sohpie explore the intersection between personal values, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the collective endeavor to move toward a sustainable future.
In this episode:
00:00 - Intro
02:19 - Sophie's unique path to climate tech
04:56 - The intersection of business and environmentalism
05:35 - The power of curiosity and diverse interests
09:45 - Aligning capitalism with environmental goals
12:17 - Sophie's approach to building a sustainable future
17:05 - Navigating challenges and opportunities in climate tech
37:26 - Community building and the value of networks
42:39 - Reflecting on personal wellbeing and professional goals
49:49 - The personal cost of sacrifice and finding balance
52:00 - The early days of CTVC
54:20 - Exploring business, leadership, and impact
01:07:02 - Navigating the climate tech landscape
01:18:32 - Envisioning the future and personal growth
Connect with Sophie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiepurdom
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophiePurdom
Planeteer Capital: https://planeteercapital.com
Connect with Barrett
Barrett’s newsletter: https://BarrettBrooks.com
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/barrettabrooks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrettabrooks
Get full show notes and links at https://GoodWorkShow.com.
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barrettabrooks.
Sophie Purdom has built her career in the climate tech industry, helping to bridge the gap between environmentalism and business. As the co-founder of CTVC and the founder and managing partner of Planeteer Capital, Sophie’s work focuses on educating, enabling, and orchestrating significant change within the world of venture capital and companies tackling the climate crisis.
This week, Barrett talks with Sophie about a wide range of topics from the personal to the professional. They dive into the desire to make an impact with their careers, the importance of establishing meaningful relationships and partnerships, and the evolution of climate tech. Sophie shares her perspective on the various sectors influenced by the climate crisis and the importance of the right skillset for founders in the industry. Emphasizing the compounding effects of incremental actions and the significance of aiming for long-term relevance, Barrett and Sohpie explore the intersection between personal values, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the collective endeavor to move toward a sustainable future.
In this episode:
00:00 - Intro
02:19 - Sophie's unique path to climate tech
04:56 - The intersection of business and environmentalism
05:35 - The power of curiosity and diverse interests
09:45 - Aligning capitalism with environmental goals
12:17 - Sophie's approach to building a sustainable future
17:05 - Navigating challenges and opportunities in climate tech
37:26 - Community building and the value of networks
42:39 - Reflecting on personal wellbeing and professional goals
49:49 - The personal cost of sacrifice and finding balance
52:00 - The early days of CTVC
54:20 - Exploring business, leadership, and impact
01:07:02 - Navigating the climate tech landscape
01:18:32 - Envisioning the future and personal growth
Connect with Sophie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiepurdom
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophiePurdom
Planeteer Capital: https://planeteercapital.com
Connect with Barrett
Barrett’s newsletter: https://BarrettBrooks.com
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/barrettabrooks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrettabrooks
Get full show notes and links at https://GoodWorkShow.com.
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barrettabrooks.
1h 35 min