Leaders on a Mission
Discussions with leaders with a clear mission of creating a healthier world in today’s most innovative startups across FoodTech, AgTech (Agritech), Synbio, Sustainability, Climate Tech, and Clean Tech. Learn more about precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, alternative proteins, crop protection, biologicals, protein expression systems, carbon capture, plant health, precision agriculture, bioinformatics, human nutrition and what it takes to successfully scale your business in this budding sector.
Leaders on a Mission
Long-Term Investing for a Climate Revolution
What if the biggest investment opportunity of our time is also our greatest challenge?
In this episode of Leaders on a Mission, host Simon Leich sits down with Adrian Bührer, Managing Partner at Übermorgen Ventures, to explore the intersection of venture capital and climate innovation.
Adrian shares his journey from entrepreneur to impact investor, the critical role of long-term capital in decarbonization, and why climate tech is the next big frontier.
From nuclear fusion to carbon removal, tune in to discover the groundbreaking startups shaping a sustainable future.
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Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts!
Searching for new podcasts on sustainability?
Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions.
Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.
Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up their journey, and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726
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0:44 - Adrian’s journey into entrepreneurship
2:08 - The lightbulb moment on climate change
10:00 - Investing to solve the climate crisis
14:23 - Übermorgen Ventures’ unique investment approach
20:00 - Politics, regulation, and climate finance
25:21 - Balancing long-term vs. short-term investments
31:33 - Challenges faced by climate tech founders
38:30 - The importance of resilience in founders
43:00 - A success story of grit and perseverance
Useful links:
Übermorgen Ventures’ website: https://www.uebermorgen.vc/
Übermorgen Ventures’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/%C3%BCbermorgen-ventures/
Adrian Bührer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianbuehrer/
Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/
Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/