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Ep #1: Does Climate Tech Need a Rebrand? Insights with Helena Wasserman.


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In this debut episode, we tackle a critical question for the future of the climate tech industry: Does climate tech need a rebrand?

Featuring Helena Wasserman, co-founder of Investors for Climate, this episode dives into:

  • How climate tech is perceived by investors and the public.
  • The role of storytelling in overcoming funding challenges.
  • The evolving identity of climate tech and its trends for the next year.
  • Helena’s personal insights on scaling early-stage climate startups and catalyzing $40M in investments.

Share your thoughts and join the conversation!

Music Credit: Phondupe - Neptuno (Album Onykia)

https://open.spotify.com/track/061QrfGrHTYRQ1N3OnuQdC?si=035579bc1104472c

About Our Guest: Helena Wasserman is a climate investor, advisor, and co-founder of Investors for Climate. With over a decade of experience driving systemic change through organizations like the Clinton Foundation and Techstars, Helena has supported climate founders in raising capital, built a network of 300+ climate investors, and developed a diverse portfolio with one IPO success.

1) If you want to learn more about what I do, you can join my free weekly newsletter, every Saturday I share my insights on climate tech and what it takes to win. → sign up here: https://www.helenawasserman.com/unstoppable-newsletter

2) Investors for Climate is an invite-only network of investors. You can submit your profile to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3DtRv147We3_YAUgHBaDq8t-K-PowPBVMomoAr2k383uYuQ/viewform

3. If you want to join "Unstoppable” program where I support climate founders to unlock fundraising and growth. → apply to find out if you are a good fit. https://dibqh35jze6.typeform.com/to/D7OqSKza

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @iamhelenawass

Climate tech, climate investment, sustainable innovation, tech branding, Helena Wasserman, climate solutions, green tech, venture capital, early-stage investment, Andy Walsh

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