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
Where Impact Investing Meets Scale
What if venture capital could truly solve the world’s biggest problems?
In this episode, Helmer Schukken, Managing Partner at Rubio Impact Ventures, reveals how his firm invests where purpose meets profit – backing businesses that are not only scalable and feasible, but fundamentally underserved.
From energy transition and sustainable agriculture to inclusive employment and education, Helmer shares how systemic change happens when impact is embedded into the business model.
Tune in to discover why aligning financial returns with societal outcomes isn't just admirable –it's essential for long-term success.
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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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Timestamps:
0:00 — What drives impact investing
1:40 — Helmer’s path to purpose
6:46 — Building Rubio’s first fund
7:05 — Defining true impact investing
10:01 — Frameworks and KPI alignment
15:22 — Real accountability in returns
18:48 — Key investment sectors
21:31 — Energy transition innovations
24:25 — Agtech, food, and waste
26:29 — Evolving focus areas
28:18 — Fund size and future plans
31:18 — The fundraising landscape
36:08 — From vision to execution
38:55 — Tech vs. people risk
43:36 — Adoption challenges in ag and food
Useful links:
Rubio Impact Ventures’ website: https://www.rubio.vc/
Rubio Impact Ventures’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rubioimpactventures/
Helmer Schukken’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helmerschukken/
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/