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  1. ๐ŸŒฑ Vertical Future CEO, Jamie Burrows โ€” Live Interview [๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—•๐—˜๐—Ÿ ๐— ๐—˜๐—˜๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฃ๐—ฆ: ๐˜พ๐™‡๐™„๐™ˆ๐˜ผ๐™๐™€ ๐™€๐˜ฟ๐™„๐™๐™„๐™Š๐™‰] ๐Ÿšจ

    04/21/2025

    ๐ŸŒฑ Vertical Future CEO, Jamie Burrows โ€” Live Interview [๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—•๐—˜๐—Ÿ ๐— ๐—˜๐—˜๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฃ๐—ฆ: ๐˜พ๐™‡๐™„๐™ˆ๐˜ผ๐™๐™€ ๐™€๐˜ฟ๐™„๐™๐™„๐™Š๐™‰] ๐Ÿšจ

    "I worry for my children, I worry for my children's children" In this candid chat with a live audience, Jamie Burrows shares his 10-year journey building a vertical farming company that's addressing both food and water security in a changing climate. โ†’ Hear how personal tragedy at 29 led Jamie to reassess his path and take "the jump" into vertical farmingโ†’ Follow his journey from working "7 nights a week" in a rundown Deptford warehouse to raising ยฃ37Mโ†’ Understand why he believes "price parity is very important" for sustainable food innovationโ†’ Discover why family offices, not VCs, are funding this intergenerational vision Hear how Jamie transitioned from US Air Force engineer to agricultural innovator, working "7 nights a week" in a rundown Deptford warehouse before raising ยฃ37M to revolutionize food production. He explains why vertical farming isn't a "one stop shop solution" but part of a broader approach to combat climate change and resource scarcity. โžข verticalfuture.comโžข rebelmeetups.comโžข themillsfabrica.com Recorded at The Mills Fabrica for "Rebel Meets: CLIMATE EDITION" - the first topic-focused Rebel Meetup bringing together innovators and climate tech enthusiasts. ๐Ÿ“น Thankful for Ant Silva (@mags__media) for filming.๐Ÿ“ท Thankful for Daisy (@daisydrewettmedia) for photography. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.collective.vc

    34 min
  2. Dessi Pettersson: Climate VC in Europe & Africa | Collective VC Podcast EP15 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    03/13/2025

    Dessi Pettersson: Climate VC in Europe & Africa | Collective VC Podcast EP15 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    Today, weโ€™re joined by Dessi Pettersson, Head of Impact at Saganaโ€”a climate-focused VC firm bridging Europe and Africa. ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ’ก Key topics we cover: ๐Ÿ”น The differences between VC in Europe & Africa ๐Ÿ”น How cross-pollination between ecosystems drives impact ๐Ÿ”น The challenges of early-stage climate investing ๐Ÿ”น The future of exits & liquidity in African markets ๐Ÿ”น Why passion-driven founders outperform in emerging markets โšก Notable insights: โ†’ Why VC models donโ€™t always fit African markets โ†’ The role of fintech in climate investing โ†’ How capital stacks must evolve for real impact โ†’ The hidden risks of corruption & regulation in emerging markets โ†’ Why IP protection is different in Africa vs. Europe ๐ŸŒฑ "If you can invest in Africa the right wayโ€”balancing impact and returnsโ€”youโ€™re part of something extraordinary." #VentureCapital #ClimateTech #Africa This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.collective.vc

    58 min
  3. Stenver Jerkku: AI-Powered Guarantees of Origin for Clean Energy | Collective VC Podcast EP14 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    12/10/2024

    Stenver Jerkku: AI-Powered Guarantees of Origin for Clean Energy | Collective VC Podcast EP14 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    In this episode, I sit down with Stenver Jerkku, founder and CEO of Soldera, a pioneering force in renewable energy innovation. Stenver is a seasoned tech entrepreneur whose ventures span renewable energy, AI, and climate finance. With over โ‚ฌ20 million in venture capital raised, heโ€™s founded companies such as eAgronom, transforming farming toward carbon neutrality, and Solid World, which created commodities markets for climate finance. Now, with Soldera, Stenver is empowering renewable energy producers by enabling automated guarantees of origin (GO) sales for immense time savings, better deals & market access. Stenver delves into his journey from working at the unicorn Glia to founding Soldera, where he and his team streamline GOs to create income for smaller energy producers who can feel stumped by market bureaucracy โ€” and how aggregating producersโ€™ GOs maximizes their market leverage instead. Stenverโ€™s vision is fueled by AI-driven solutions that automate administrative burdens for energy producers, helping them focus on their core mission: contributing to a sustainable energy future. Enjoy this insightful episode with a true innovator in climate tech! #climatetech #venturecapital #guaranteesoforigin #renewableenergy #sustainability #startups ---------------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction to Guarantees of Origin 03:50 - From Carbon Markets to GO Markets 07:00 - What are Guarantees of Origin 13:45 - Strategies for Market Access in Renewable Energy 16:00 - National GO Auctions 18:00 - Addressing Market Volatility and Seasonal Demand 21:00 - GO Sales Strategies 25:20 - Long Term Vision 26:44 - Green Hydrogen This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.collective.vc

    28 min
  4. Rich Walker: Buiding Robot Hands at Shadow Robot | Collective VC Podcast EP13

    12/03/2024

    Rich Walker: Buiding Robot Hands at Shadow Robot | Collective VC Podcast EP13

    ๐Ÿค– Discover how the world's best robot hands are made! Join us for a fascinating conversation with Rich Walker, Director of Shadow Robot Company, as we unpack robotic dexterity and the landscape of engineering robotics for specific future applications. Key Topics Discussed: ๐Ÿ”ง The evolution of Shadow Robot's world-class robotic hands ๐Ÿง  Understanding dexterity in robotics vs human hands ๐Ÿ”ฌ How AI and deep learning are transforming robotic manipulation ๐ŸŒฑ The role of robots in addressing climate change challenges ๐Ÿ’ผ Insights into running an employee-owned robotics company โžก๏ธ Rich's LinkedIn: / walkerrich ๐ŸŒ Shadow Robot: https://www.shadowrobot.com/ ๐Ÿ’ก Subscribe for future episodes featuring innovators, founders, and investors sculpting the future! #Robotics #ClimateTech #venturecapital ๐ŸŒwww.collective.vc This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.collective.vc

    1h 8m
  5. Etienne Variot: Financing Regenerative Agriculture | Collective VC Podcast EP12 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    07/16/2024

    Etienne Variot: Financing Regenerative Agriculture | Collective VC Podcast EP12 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    In this episode, Ollie chats with Etienne Variot, who shares his journey from the financial sector to leading efforts in regenerative agriculture. Discover how Regen Insight and Rize are providing farmers with cutting-edge tools and innovative financing models to support their sustainability initiatives. โžฃ ๐ŸŒฑ Regen Insight: guarantees the climatic impact of regenerative agriculture by leveraging agricultural and environmental data through a simple, intuitive tool. Trusted insight into your regenerative efforts, and high-impact carbon certificates. โžฃ ๐ŸŒพ Rize ag: Building the first tech-verified carbon finance platform in agriculture, blending advanced technologies, such as advanced soil modelling, carbon footprint, and satellite imagery. We also dive deep into Etienne's challenges as a founder and his insights on the complex and evolving regenerative agriculture ecosystem. Learn about the obstacles he faced, the strategies he employed to overcome them, and his visions for the future. Etienne's work has been recognized as one of the 30 most promising Foodtechs in Europe by Plug and Play and as part of Future 40 at Station F. P.S. Curious about how regenerative agriculture can change the future of farming? Comment below with your thoughts! ๐ŸŒ โžฃ Etienne's LinkedIn: / etiennevariot โžฃ Regen Insight: https://www.regeninsight.com/ โžฃ Rize Ag: https://www.rizeag.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.collective.vc

    1h 5m
  6. Joรซl Schmit: Living With & Building a Startup for Autism & ADHD | Collective VC Podcast EP11 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    06/27/2024

    Joรซl Schmit: Living With & Building a Startup for Autism & ADHD | Collective VC Podcast EP11 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    You may recognize himโ€”AutiHD pitched in our competition event in April. Recap here: ( โ€ข Collective VC Pitch Competition: Apri... ) In this episode, we explore the intricacies of daily life with Autism and ADHD, something close to Ollie's heart, in much more detail than our initial three-minute pitch competition allowed. Joel sheds light on the daily experiences of neurodivergent people, the backwards elements of healthcare systems, and frustrations in workplace environments. Joel's experiences eventually culminated in something incredible: launching a startup in the highly complex healthcare sector to support those with Autism and ADHD. From discussing the critical need for timely support to sharing strategies for inclusive hiring practices, this episode offers a comprehensive look at AUTIHD's mission. Seeking to empower individuals with ASD and ADHD, Joel's journey from personal diagnosis to entrepreneurial endeavor is a great example of purposeful entrepreneurship. Whether you want to build in this space or not, you'll gain valuable perspectives on understanding neurodiversity even just a little better than before. Equally, for startups and investorsโ€”get ready to tap into key info on building a platform that bridges gaps in mental health care with AI-driven solutions and community support ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ฌ. Joel is also hosting a free webinar on July 24th: "Neurodiversity in the Workplace - ADHD and Autism." Register here: ttps://www.autihd.com/webinar-beamreach โžฃ Joel's LinkedIn: / jo%c3%abl-schmit-a6513259 โžฃ AutiHD: www.AutiHD.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.collective.vc

    1 hr
  7. Max Pog: Venture Studio Deep Dive | Collective VC Podcast EP10 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    06/23/2024

    Max Pog: Venture Studio Deep Dive | Collective VC Podcast EP10 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    For this Collective VC episode, Ollie chatted with Max Pog, an expert on all things Venture Studios (via Venture Studio Family). Max is a prominent figure in the venture studio world. He conducted a viral 7-month research project on venture studios and hosted two of the largest venture studio conferences with over 1,000 registrations each โ€” most recently being the Fund of Funds & Family Office Online Conference with over 3000 registrations. Most importantly, Max founded the Venture Studio Family community, providing support and a space for venture builders and start-up/venture studios to collaborate and share learnings. Additionally, Max co-leads an investment syndicate for studios and interviews studio founders and VCs on his podcast. Check out Max's YouTube channel / @pogmax ! We wanted to delve into the niche mechanisms that make Venture Studios a hot topic, ranging from investor-founder dynamics to the various best practices and trends that arose from Max's research. As always, we hope you enjoy! โžฃ / maxpog โžฃ https://inniches.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.collective.vc

    49 min
  8. Doerte Hirschberg: Industrial ClimateTech & Article 9 VC | Collective VC Podcast EP9 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    06/11/2024

    Doerte Hirschberg: Industrial ClimateTech & Article 9 VC | Collective VC Podcast EP9 [LEGACY EPISODE]

    Doerte Hirschberg co-founded Climentum Capital, a leading fund that invests in champions of decarbonization. Climentum focuses on European early-stage companies that eliminate emissions at their industrial sources. โœ… Amber and Ollie chatted with Doerte to explore perspectives on ClimateTech, the intricacies of Article 9 VC, and some of the key challenges of running and operating a fundโ€”from company culture and ethical challenges to taking the right meetings and best practices in diligence processes. ๐ŸŒฑ We also discussed the early-stage industrial decarbonization landscape across different European nations and touched on the economics of venture funding in climate. Additionally, we identified the most valuable startups in various ClimateTech sectors and examined what might make investors more cautious about diving into nascent climate technologies across different geographies. ๐ŸŒ This episode is definitely value-packed for those interested in climate. Enjoy! โžฃ Doerte's LinkedIn: / doerte-hirschberg-393a06 โžฃ Climentum Capital: https://climentum.com #Investor #VentureCapital #ClimateTech This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.collective.vc

    47 min
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