Dr. Karsten Temme, co-founder and CEO of Pivot Bio, will join the SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Oct. 20-21) to share the company’s vision on supporting sustainable, productive, and resilient farms. Register now. It’s free. Most corn, wheat, and rice cultures make use of synthetic nitrogen, produced via the Haber–Bosch process, designed over 100 years ago.
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Tony Fadell: Investing in our future and leaving the planet better than we found it
We’re adding Tony Fadell, Principal at Future Shape, to the lineup at the SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Oct. 20-21). Register for free today. The inventor of the iPod, the iPhone, and Nest thermostat is focused on making the world a better place for his kids (and all of us) to live. And he’s doing so
Vinod Khosla is searching for the “instigators” who will make a difference
Inquiring minds want to know: Were the reports of cleantech’s death greatly exaggerated? What’s different a decade later? And how big an impact on the future can climate tech startups really have? We plan to find out at the SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Oct 20-21) during this interview with Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures
Idealab’s Bill Gross: Converting radical ideas into climate tech companies
Bill Gross founded Idealab, the world’s longest running technology incubator, and he knows a few things about why startups succeed or fail (see his TED talk on this topic here). Over the past 30 years, he has started more than 150 companies, leading to more than 50 IPOs and acquisitions, including 7 billion-plus exits. Gross
Big VC climate rounds: How do the check-writers think about later stages?
Founders in the rapidly evolving climate tech ecosystem want to know: How much capital and time do planetary-scale climate startups need? What is the right balance between equity investment and project finance? How do corporations, governments, and disrupted incumbents come into play? In this session at the SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Oct. 20-21), three leading
What Amazon’s $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund means for founders
Amazon has committed to converting its vast operations to net-zero carbon by 2040, and one path leading to that goal is its $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund, which aims to invest in startups that will help Amazon close the carbon gap. Matt Peterson leads that fund, and we are delighted that he will be speaking
Stanley Chan (Chen Qiufan), author of The Waste Tide: Looking back on the future
The science-fiction sub-genre “cli-fi” (climate fiction) goes back at least to Jules Verne’s Purchase of the North Pole (1889), but one of its modern masters is author Stanley Chan (Chen Qiufan), author of The Waste Tide, who will join the SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Oct 20-21) for a discussion with Jason Pontin, DCVC partner and
Bill Gates and Breakthrough Energy: Accelerating viability at the SOSV Climate Tech Summit
Bill Gates is the ultimate startup founder, and he’s committed to heading off a climate catastrophe. We are delighted to announce that Bill Gates is a featured speaker at the first SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Oct 20-21). Register today for this free, virtual event. Check out the full agenda. It came as no surprise in
How your climate tech startup can receive millions from the NSF, ARPA-E, or the European Innovation Council’s “Green Deal”
By now you’ve heard the SOSV Climate Tech Summit qualifies as a must-attend event, so save the dates (Oct 20-21) and register for free. The Biden administration and the EU have committed billions over the coming years to support innovation in climate technologies. This discussion will help founders of aspiring and existing startups understand the
Join ARPA-E, The European Innovation Council Executive Agency, Elemental Excelerator, Katapult VC, and the NSF at the SOSV Climate Tech Summit
Don’t forget to register for the SOSV Climate Tech Summit—no excuses, registration is free (Oct. 20-21). We’re particularly excited about the 18 Breakout Sessions hosted by climate tech heavy hitters who invest in early stage accelerators and programs. The Sessions are live, attendees can ask questions, and presenters are decision-makers at these programs. These Breakouts
