Beyond The Raise

In this episode, James Millar, CEO of Entocycle, shares insights on the insect protein industry, its challenges, and future opportunities. Discover how the sector is evolving, the importance of de-risking projects, and the role of different funding types in scaling climate tech innovations.

In this episode, Kelli Corney, a Brand Strategy Consultant, shares insights on how startups can build strong brands, the importance of positioning, and how to navigate the challenges of growth and storytelling in the context of scaling a business.

In this episode, Joyeeta Das, CEO and founder of Samudra Oceans, shares her journey into ocean tech, the importance of ocean monitoring and how proprietary data can revolutionise climate solutions. Discover how creating a new category from scratch and leveraging unique data sets can lead to impactful environmental innovations.

Rob Gardner, CEO of Rebalance Earth, shares insights on investing in natural capital, creating a new asset class and leveraging AI for sustainable finance. Discover how nature-based solutions can be financially structured and scaled to combat climate change.

In this episode, Justin Hughes, chairman and co-founder of NetZeroNitrogen​ shares insights on founder decision-making, scaling challenges and the importance of role clarity and storytelling in building impactful climate tech startups.

In this episode, Imad Ahmed, CEO of Nanolyse, shares insights on building innovation at speed, navigating regulation, managing complexity and scaling a tech-driven environmental business. Discover how to balance speed with quality and the importance of strategic decision-making in a highly regulated sector.

Andrew Holt, CEO of Kenoteq, shares his journey from engineering to leading a pioneering sustainable brick company. He explores the challenges of disrupting legacy industries, why trust is critical in climate tech and what it takes to scale manufacturing and technology on a global stage.

What does it take to scale a company without losing the culture that made it successful? In this insightful interview, Faye Haddadi, Head of HR at Zampla, shares her expertise on building resilient teams, maintaining company culture and navigating the challenges of growth after funding. Discover practical strategies for staying agile, aligning teams around shared values, and supporting leaders through rapid expansion.

In this conversation, Tom Cox and Sally Sattery of Decent Energy discuss their journey building a startup focused on reducing energy costs and decarbonising the grid. They share insights into technical challenges, market strategy, team growth, and the lessons they've learned along the way.

In this insightful interview, Sarah Mackintosh, Director of Cleantech for UK, shares her expertise on the challenges and opportunities in scaling climate tech startups. Sarah discusses funding hurdles, operational complexities, the role of policy and what makes successful founders stand out, offering valuable advice for entrepreneurs and investors alike.