Three years after a once-in-a-generation pandemic, we have continued to be in crisis mode, with global supply chain disruptions, inflation, an energy crisis and an ongoing war in Europe. While we’re fighting various crises, the biggest challenge humanity faces is still not being addressed sufficiently: the climate crisis.
Yet, there are more founders, start ups and investors focused on climate change than ever before. So what’s missing?
Under the 2023 theme of ‘Pivot’ we are looking for answers to this question. What do we need to do to massively scale climate solutions? How can founders set themselves up for global scale & what support is needed from the ecosystem?
Humanity needs to pivot from decade-old behaviours. Founders and executives need to pivot to impact-driven business models and we need to transform our economy towards ‘impact capitalism’, driven by both profit & positive impact.
We were a part of the ClimateTech Founders Summit 2023 for our third consecutive year! This was a two day trans-Atlantic journey sharing innovative perspectives accompanied with unique opportunities to connect with hundreds of fellow disruptors, climate innovators and impact-driven leaders.
It’s time to Connect. Collaborate. Disrupt.
CLIMATETECH FOUNDERS SUMMIT WAS INITIATED BY 1014, IMPACT HUSTLERS AND CHANGENOW
The largest global gathering of climate innovators!
Meet Some of the Speakers:
Maiko Schaffrath, Founder & CEO, Impact Hustlers
Avra van der Zee, COO @ Elemental Excelerator
Candice Ammori, Founder @ The Climate Vine
Andrea Canepa, Managing Director, Net Zero Insights
Henry Hamilton, Investment Manager, Mercia Ventures
Akshat Rathi, Senior Reporter & Author, Bloomberg
Michal Nachmany, Founder & CEO @ Climate Policy Radar
Tim Schumacher, Co-Founder, World Fund
Margarita Skarkou, Partner, 2150
Chante Harris, Managing Director @ Something New - Stealth
Karolina Attspodina, Co-Founder & CEO @ We do Solar
…And More!
Content Overview
The Solutions Stage
The solutions stage brings together thought provokers and disrupters to create a shift in thinking for all of us. As we pivot our businesses, our societies and ourselves, it’s important to have a shared understanding on what we need to do to get to the next level and create massive impact.
Scale-Up Track
The Scale-Up track will share the latest tactics, insights and strategies to evolve your ClimateTech start up. As we grow our businesses, it’s important to grow ourselves as leaders and level up, together.
0 to 1 Track
The 0 to 1 track is for those entrepreneurs, disrupters and curious beings who are looking to start their own ClimateTech startup. You may an have idea, you may have a pitch deck or you are just exploring, the 0 to 1 track will help you take the leap of faith into the world of impact-driven startups.
Schedule - Day 1
9:00 - 9:05 AM: Opening Remarks
9:05 - 9:10 AM: Welcome from our sponsors
9:10 - 9:30 AM: The State of ClimateTech 2023
9:30 - 9:50 AM: An Activist’s Call to Change
9:50 - 10:10 AM: How does venture investment need to change to better support ClimateTech?
10:10 - 10:30 AM: Networking Break
10:30 - 10:50 AM: How ClimateTech Needs to Change to Fight the Climate Crisis (Panel Sessions)
10:30 - 10:50 AM: How to Win the War for Climate Talent (Panel Sessions)
10:30 - 10:50 AM: The Storytelling Framework to Help You Raise Your First Round (Presentation Sessions)
10:50 - 11:10 AM: Redefining What Network Building Means for ClimateTech
10:50 - 11:10 AM: Making Corporate - Startup Partnerships Work in ClimateTech (Fireside Chat Sessions)
10:50 - 11:10 AM: The Power of Storytelling in ClimateTech (Presentation Sessions)
11:10 - 11:40 AM: Combining Scale, Profit & Impact
11:10 - 11:40 AM: Fundraising for Scale - A Playbook (Sessions)
11:10 - 11:40 AM: Fundraising Beyond VC & Angels: A Path to Alternative Funding (Sessions)
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM: Networking Break
12:00 - 12:20 PM: Climate Policy in the U.S.: Status Quo & What to Expect
12:20 - 12:40 PM: Climate Policy in Europe: Status Quo & What to Expect
12:40 - 1:10 PM: How to Navigate Climate Policy as a Founder: Opportunities & Risks
1:15 - 2:00 PM: Pitch for Climate: Scale Up Track - Round 1 (Sessions)
1:15 - 2:00 PM: Pitch for Climate: 0 to 1 Track - Round 1 (Sessions)
2:00 - 2:05 PM: Closing Remarks
Schedule - Day 2
9:00 - 9:05 AM: Opening Remarks
9:05 - 9:10 AM: Welcome from Our Sponsors
9:10 - 9:30 AM: Culture Wars vs. Pragmatic Change - The role of ClimateTech
9:30 - 9:50 AM: ClimateGPT - What is the role of AI in fighting the crisis?
10:00 - 10:30 AM: Networking Break
10:30 - 10:50 AM: A Guide to Overcoming Climate Anxiety As a Climate Leader
10:30 - 10:50 AM: A Hitchhikers Guide to Scaling Globally (Sessions)
10:30 - 10:50 AM: How to Get FDA Approved (Sessions)
10:50 - 11:10 AM: Avoiding the Tunnel
10:50 - 11:10 AM: Combining Local Innovation with Global Ambition (Sessions)
10:50 - 11:10 AM: (Title Coming Soon)
11:10 - 11:40 AM: You Can Do it All
11:10 - 11:40 AM: How to Scale Consumer ClimateTech Globally (Sessions)
11:10 - 11:40 AM: Mapping the ClimateTech Ecosystem (Sessions)
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM: Networking Break
12:00 - 12:20 PM: Request for Startups: The 10 ClimateTech startups we need right now
12:20 - 12:40 PM: Request for Startups: The 10 Ideas we need right now
12:40 - 12:45 PM: Closing Remarks