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
Challenging the Climate Investing Playbook
What if the climate crisis isn’t just about carbon—but about people, systems, and resilience?
In this episode, I sit down with Hampus Jakobsson, General Partner at Pale Blue Dot, a $100M early-stage climate tech fund.
Hampus shares why he left a life of “freedom and bliss” to go all-in on climate innovation—and why the next great founders must be both visionary and gritty.
From navigating uncertainty to betting big on bold ideas, this episode is a masterclass in investing at the frontlines of global change.
Tune in to find out more.
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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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00:42 – Where Pale Blue Dot began
01:30 – The meaning behind the fund’s name
04:25 – Why Hampus couldn't look away
09:00 – “Do it only if you can’t stop”
10:50 – Climate investment mindset shift
15:45 – How climate became politicized
18:45 – The Pale Blue Dot investment thesis
23:30 – What great founders must have
26:10 – Founder-market fit and raw authenticity
34:55 – When founders stop scaling
38:50 – Fundraising isn’t the real problem
44:50 – Why climate investing isn’t slowing down
47:30 – Innovation thrives in chaos
Useful links:
Pale blue dot’s website: https://paleblue.vc/
Pale blue dot’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/palebluedotvcclimate/
Hampus Jakobsson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hampusjakobsson/
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/