Nick and Tom Quigley, co-founder and Managing Director of Superorganism, a venture firm focused on biodiversity, discuss what biodiversity is, why it matters to the world, and how it fits into the burgeoning climate tech ecosystem. Specifically, Nick and Tom dive deep on:
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00:00:13 - The first venture firm focused on biodiversity
00:04:51 - What is biodiversity, what drives biodiversity loss, and why is that a problem
00:10:30 - How venture capital can support biodiversity-focused businesses
00:13:25 - Company examples: Discussing Inversa, lionfish, and invasive species
00:18:00 - The many benefits of supporting biodiversity and its overlap with climate
00:26:42 - Exploring more companies and tech trends at the forefront of biodiversity
00:31:20 - Request for start-ups: Opportunities for innovation in biodiversity
00:36:06 - Zooming out: the future growth of the biodiversity tech market
00:41:15 - What it means to be "nature tech" vs. "climate tech"
Learn More About Superorganism: https://www.superorganism.com/
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