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
AI Investing: How AI is Transforming Venture Capital
The future of business is AI-driven, data-informed, and sustainability-focused.
But how do we fund the startups shaping this new reality? In this episode, Tim Chiang, Co-Founder and Partner at Myriad Ventures, unpacks his journey from engineering to venture capital and how Myriad is reshaping AI, deep tech, and clean tech investing.
Learn how AI changes venture capital and how Myriad connects startups with industry giants, accelerates commercialization, and tackles today’s biggest market challenges.
Tim also shares key insights for founders navigating an evolving investment landscape.
Tune in to find out how Venture Capital is investing in AI in the latest episode.
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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.
Tune in on…
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726
…to listen to the latest episodes!
0:00 – Why AI is reshaping industries
2:07 – Tim’s journey from engineer to VC
6:06 – The missing piece in venture investing
10:12 – Myria’ds investment thesis
17:56 – The power of deep corporate networks
25:51 – Game-changing clean tech investments
31:32 – The future of energy storage
39:03 – What top founders have in common
42:50 – Key challenges for startups in 2025
Useful links:
Myriad Venture Partners’ website: https://www.myriadventures.com/
Myriad Venture Partners’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/myriad-vp/
Tim Chiang’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timchiang1/
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/