Episode 1528

Why some VCs won't invest in first-time founders + $369B carve-out for climate/energy | E1528

Aug 7, 20221:03:08Watch on YouTube

0:00 Jason and Molly tee up today's segments!

3:01 why is there a bias against investing in first-time founders?

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16:21 Most important factors to startup success

21:42 Jason and Molly tee up Molly's climate interview which is focused on the Inflation Reduction Act's $369B climate/energy carve-out

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29:08 Jay Koh of The Lightsmith Group joins to break down the $369B earmarked for climate/energy in the Inflation Reduction Act

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37:58 What will the $369B do for the climate VC industry?

48:48 What will this investment do for America's standing as a global climate tech leader?

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