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From Mathematics Enthusiast to Championing Climate Tech Startups w/ Nishul Saperia | Colbridge Ventures The BAE HQ Podcast
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Episode 130: Amardeep Parmar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amardeepsparmar) from The BAE HQ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bae-hq) welcomes Nishul Saperia, fractional CCO for Climate Tech Startups with Colbridge Ventures.
In this podcast episode, Nishal Saperia shares his journey from mechanical engineering to banking, and eventually founding and advising climate tech startups, emphasising his passion for addressing climate change and biodiversity through innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Show Notes:
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Early ambitions discussed, decision to pursue mechanical engineering, and the perceived versatility of engineering skills.
02:13 - Transition to the workforce, highlighting the value of engineering skills across various sectors.
04:14 - Shift to banking career, influenced by an interest in equity research and derivatives.
06:20 - Focus post-traveling and early involvement with Markit.
09:34 - Discussion on founding Beach fix, subsequent climate tech advisory roles, and founding of Sequestrate.
11:16 - Early days at Markit, hands-on approach, and transition from data analysis to commercial roles.
12:26 - Creation and impact of Markit in the credit derivative market explained.
15:17 - Motivations for leaving Markit, family circumstances, and impact of the 2009 financial crisis.
16:23 - Lessons learned from Markit during the financial crisis and the importance of data.
18:08 - Period post-Market, exploring new ventures, learning to code, and inception of Beach fix.
20:54 - Pivot towards climate tech and biodiversity, fueled by personal passion for coral reefs.
23:01 - Operational challenges and learning experiences from Beach fix, complexity of travel discovery startups.
24:55 - Reflections on transitioning from B2B to B2C startups and personal alignment with B2B models.
Nishul Saperia:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishul-saperia
Colbridge Ventures
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Episode 130: Amardeep Parmar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amardeepsparmar) from The BAE HQ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bae-hq) welcomes Nishul Saperia, fractional CCO for Climate Tech Startups with Colbridge Ventures.
In this podcast episode, Nishal Saperia shares his journey from mechanical engineering to banking, and eventually founding and advising climate tech startups, emphasising his passion for addressing climate change and biodiversity through innovation and entrepreneurship.
Message from our headline partners:
From the first time founders to the funds that back them, innovation needs different. HSBC Innovation Banking is proud to accelerate growth for tech and life science businesses, creating meaningful connections and opening up a world of opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Discover more at https://www.hsbcinnovationbanking.com/
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Show Notes:
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Early ambitions discussed, decision to pursue mechanical engineering, and the perceived versatility of engineering skills.
02:13 - Transition to the workforce, highlighting the value of engineering skills across various sectors.
04:14 - Shift to banking career, influenced by an interest in equity research and derivatives.
06:20 - Focus post-traveling and early involvement with Markit.
09:34 - Discussion on founding Beach fix, subsequent climate tech advisory roles, and founding of Sequestrate.
11:16 - Early days at Markit, hands-on approach, and transition from data analysis to commercial roles.
12:26 - Creation and impact of Markit in the credit derivative market explained.
15:17 - Motivations for leaving Markit, family circumstances, and impact of the 2009 financial crisis.
16:23 - Lessons learned from Markit during the financial crisis and the importance of data.
18:08 - Period post-Market, exploring new ventures, learning to code, and inception of Beach fix.
20:54 - Pivot towards climate tech and biodiversity, fueled by personal passion for coral reefs.
23:01 - Operational challenges and learning experiences from Beach fix, complexity of travel discovery startups.
24:55 - Reflections on transitioning from B2B to B2C startups and personal alignment with B2B models.
Nishul Saperia:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishul-saperia
Colbridge Ventures
https://www.linkedin.com/company/colbridge-ventures/
Visit our website:
https://www.thebaehq.com/
💼 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bae-hq
📸 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thebaehq/
🎤 Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4scpp2NpJmdTtYhBXVo27u?si=433b1693e7724695
🍎 Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bae-hq-podcast/id1649956946
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