Nick and Katie McClain, Partner and COO at Energize Capital, a venture fund focused on climate and energy technologies, discuss what’s ‘hot’ right now in climate venture capital, besides for, you know, the rate at which the Earth is warming. Nick and Katie also take a keen look at what to expect in 2024 and beyond. Specifically, Nick and Katie dive deep on:
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Timestamps:
00:03:06 - Energize's Edge Platform for Portfolio Companies
00:07:49 - Looking Forward to 2024 in Climate Tech
00:09:06 - Evolution of Renewable Energy Industry Challenges
00:14:13 - Exciting Portfolio Companies: Banyan Infrastructure and more
00:18:28 - Demand-Side Efficiency and Electrification
00:22:11 - The Future of Climate Tech and the IRA's Impact
00:25:57 - Challenges and Opportunities in Project Deployment
00:27:55 - Differences in Climate Tech Between North America and Europe
00:32:02 - Differences Between Cleantech 1.0 and Climate Tech Today
00:34:56 - Sustainability Beyond Emissions Reduction
00:38:04 - Bringing Expertise from Other Sectors to Climate Tech
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