🎙 Episode 150 – Jan Lozek, Managing Director & Founder, Future Energy Ventures
In this milestone episode of Leaders in Cleantech, David Hunt is joined by Jan Lozek, a veteran investor and the founder of Future Energy Ventures, one of Europe’s largest and most influential climate tech VCs.
Together, they explore the evolution of cleantech investment, the challenges and opportunities facing founders today, and why Europe is uniquely positioned to lead the energy transition—despite global headwinds.
 
🔥 In this episode, we discuss:
Jan’s personal journey from the 1980s Green movement to launching Future Energy Ventures
The shift from hardware-heavy to software- and AI-led cleantech startups
Why team dynamics and diversity are critical investment criteria
The growing competition and collaboration in the VC ecosystem
U.S. unpredictability, Trump tariffs, and why Europe must seize the moment
The importance of long-term thinking, founder resilience, and learning from failure
What excites Jan most for 2025 in EVs, heating, and AI in energy
 
🧠 Quote of the episode:
“Deploying new technology is change—and change is done by people, through people.” – Jan Lozek
 
💡 Who should listen?
Cleantech founders, VC & PE professionals, climate tech enthusiasts, policy influencers, and anyone curious about scaling sustainable innovation.
 
🔗 Connect with Jan & Future Energy Ventures:
[Website] https://www.fev.vc
[LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-energy-ventures/
[Jan Lozek on LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/in/janlozek/

🌍 About the podcast:
Leaders in Cleantech brings you insightful conversations with the people driving the clean energy and sustainability revolution—founders, investors, and changemakers shaping our net zero future.