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Summary:

In this eye-opening episode, Katheline interviews Venture Capital Investor and Board Member of Carbon Optimum, Dr Yao Huang.  They explore why algae is a ground-breaking technology for carbon capture but still, it fails to capture public attention while celebrity relationships dominate headlines. Dr. Huang revealshow she invested in a revolutionary algae-based carbon capture system that's been meticulously researched for a decade..

I Interview Dr. Yao Huang about how she navigated her career in Venture Capital, as a Board member and as an executive in tech and climate change. Dr. Yao Huang is an influential tech executive who founded The Hatchery to connect entrepreneurs with investors globally, earning recognition from Forbes and Techweek while advocating for women in leadership.

 

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Chapters

00:00 The Urgency of Climate Action

02:47 Understanding Methane vs. CO2

05:52 Corporate Responsibility and Individual Action

09:01 Innovative Solutions in Carbon Management

12:07 The Role of Carbon Optimum

15:02 The Future of Sustainable Energy

17:55 Investment and Scaling Solutions

20:55 The Path Forward: Community and Capital

27:43 Innovative CO2 Removal Solutions

29:32 Funding the Future of Climate Solutions

30:25 Global Approaches to Climate Change

33:20 Harnessing Algae for Climate Action

35:40 A Personal Commitment to Climate Solutions

39:20 CarbonOptimum: A Profitable Climate Solution

41:33 Eco Fashion: Redefining Sustainable Apparel

49:57 The Hatchery: A New Venture Model

51:39 Empowering the Underdog: Women and Minorities in Venture Capital

54:15 Innovative Financing: Purchase Order Financing Explained

55:44 The Importance of Community: Wonder Woman Dinners

01:01:01 Building a Supportive Network: The Power of Connection

01:06:35 Finding Purpose: The Journey to Save the Planet

01:08:07 Career Acceleration: Tips for Corporate and Non-Corporate Paths