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Climate CEOs (formerly Entrepreneurs for Impact): Scaling Climate Tech Startups

Dr. Chris Wedding — Climate Tech CEO Coach | CEO @ EFI
Climate Change
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Climate Tech
Electric Vehicles
Solar Energy
Venture Capital
Yotta Energy
Carbon Dioxide Removal
Commercial Solar Financing
Climate Resilience
Climate Adaptation
EV Charging
Environmental Sustainability
E-Fuels
Sunstone Credit
Tesla
Ample
Machine Learning
Digital Payments
Anza Renewables

Weekly briefing for climate founders, investors, and operators. Hosted by Dr. Chris Wedding, executive coach and CEO of Entrepreneurs for Impact (EFI), a peer group with 100+ CEOs & investors representing $40B+ in enterprise value and AUM. Climate CEOs delivers playbooks from the front lines of climate tech, with insights on raising capital, scaling startups in clean energy, batteries, carbon capt... more

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Recent Guests

Vikas Nt-EnTi
CEO of Reframe Systems, former robotics lead at Amazon
Reframe Systems
Episode: 60 nuclear startups to watch. AI for 220 million peer-reviewed articles. Meta CTO invests in climate. Stoic wisdom on corporate values. Robots building climate-resilient homes.
Barbara Buchner
CEO of CPI and lead author of the Global Landscape of Climate Finance reports
Climate Policy Initiative
Episode: Scaling Climate Finance in the Global South: A CEO’s Playbook
Vikas Enti
Co-founder and CEO of Reframe Systems, a company focused on constructing climate resilient net zero homes
Reframe Systems
Episode: Net Zero Homes: 2.5x Faster, 30% Cheaper, $20M VC Raise
Adam Greenberg
Co-founder and CEO of IUNU
IUNU
Episode: Smarter Agriculture: 30x More Produce, 96% Less Water with AI-Powered Greenhouses
Serene Grama
An MIT trained engineer, inventor and serial entrepreneur focused on energy-efficient air conditioning.
Transara
Episode: Climate Capital Map + Brad Feld’s 30-Year VC Wisdom (and our shiny new pod name)
Brad Feld
Venture capitalist with nearly 30 years of experience and co-founder of Techstars.
Foundry Group
Episode: Climate Capital Map + Brad Feld’s 30-Year VC Wisdom (and our shiny new pod name)
Sorin Grama
CEO and co-founder of Transaera, an MIT-trained engineer and serial entrepreneur
Transaera
Episode: Reduce A/C Energy by 40%: MIT Spinout + Top Climate Tech VC Investors
Jim McDermott
Managing partner at Rasheen Capital Management, investing in low carbon energy.
Rasheen Capital Management
Episode: 9x Founder Becomes Low Carbon Investor. Sustainable Aviation Fuel with 95% Lower GHG. Policy-Proof Climate Businesses. GPT as Your Chief Culture Analyst. Sweat Lodge Ceremony in Costa Rica.
Doug Wilmore
CEO at WorldTree, focused on sustainable forestry and environmental initiatives.
WorldTree
Episode: 100 Startups in Metals & Mining. Bill Liao @ SOSV ($1 Billion). Better AI Prompts w/ CRAFT Framework. Surprising Life Lesson from Engineering Legend Buckminster Fuller.

Host

Chris Wedding
Host and executive coach specializing in climate entrepreneurship. He brings extensive experience as a CEO, investor, and educator, focusing on empowering leaders in the climate tech space.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • Top climate tech podcast!

    Chris has built an outstanding community and has a great interviewing style. He keeps it light and fun and makes complex concepts accessible to anyone seeking to join the climate tech movement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TKRY44
    United States16 days ago
  • Inspiring

    Chris does a great job surfacing companies that are making a brighter future possible. Inspiring and exciting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parisman
    United States16 days ago
  • A +

    One of my top podcasts. Chris does a great job getting quality guests and teasing out unique gems.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colonel Sanchez
    United States16 days ago
  • Wonderful guests and interesting topics

    Insightful and engaging. Wonderful conversations across the climate landscape.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lonesurai
    United States16 days ago
  • Great climate industry coverage

    Love the range of guests that Chris is able to attract! Must listen for anyone who cares about climate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClimateGuru
    United States16 days ago

Listeners Say

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The host consistently attracts insightful and high-quality guests who share valuable expertise in the climate tech sector.
The content is regarded as a valuable resource for both current and aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to make a positive impact.
Listeners appreciate the inspiring and accessible discussions that break down complex climate topics into relatable conversations.
Feedback highlights a strong focus on practical advice for startup founders and investors looking to thrive in climate innovation.
Many reviews commend the engaging and lively interviewing style that brings out unique insights while maintaining a sense of humor.

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Net Zero Homes: 2.5x Faster, 30% Cheaper, $20M VC Raise
Q: What was the motivation behind the recent capital raise?
To continue investing in tech teams and operationalize efforts in new markets, reflecting the demand for their homes.
Net Zero Homes: 2.5x Faster, 30% Cheaper, $20M VC Raise
Q: What is Reframe, Vikas?
Reframe Systems is focused on building resilient homes that are attainable for everyone using technology to reduce costs and speed of construction.
Reduce A/C Energy by 40%: MIT Spinout + Top Climate Tech VC Investors
Q: What customer's segments are you targeting today?
Initially focused on indoor farming, then residential cooling, and now targeting the commercial cooling market due to significant energy consumption in this space.
Reduce A/C Energy by 40%: MIT Spinout + Top Climate Tech VC Investors
Q: How did you come upon the particular MOF that is being used in your technology?
The material was introduced to Sorin by a professor at MIT who was researching them, leading to the formation of Transaera.
Reduce A/C Energy by 40%: MIT Spinout + Top Climate Tech VC Investors
Q: What makes your technology able to reduce energy usage in air conditioning?
The technology focuses on addressing humidity first, which significantly impacts comfort and efficiency.

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This series offers a weekly briefing tailored for climate founders, investors, and operators, focusing on the latest trends and insights in scaling climate tech startups. It features rich dialogues that explore critical topics such as raising capital, emerging technologies in clean energy, carbon capture, and the circular economy. The content is designed to equip listeners with practical strategies while fostering a founder mindset, highlighting the importance of mindfulness, resilience, and personal growth necessary in the challenging landscape of climate innovation. Notably, episodes often showcase guest experts who provide unique perspectives and actionable advice for entrepreneurs in this vital field.

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