Justin Field / Enhancing Government Policy and Funding for Climate Technology Startups
09/22/21 • 37 min
Until recently, startups and VCs in the climate technology space haven’t had a lot of resources or reach. Government has been particularly hostile toward innovative startups, crippling funding and opportunities -- but the NVCA (National Venture Capital Association) is working with the federal government to change that.
A record amount of capital is streaming in, bills are passing robustly, and the NVCA is committed to making sure the best technologies win big and do well. This unified front promises to organize and coordinate voices so entrepreneurs in fields like carbon capture can feel more confident, impactful and profitable.
Connect with our guest:
Justin Field, NCVA: https://nvca.org/about-us/staff/justin-field/
NCVA on social: https://twitter.com/nvca
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Until recently, startups and VCs in the climate technology space haven’t had a lot of resources or reach. Government has been particularly hostile toward innovative startups, crippling funding and opportunities -- but the NVCA (National Venture Capital Association) is working with the federal government to change that.
A record amount of capital is streaming in, bills are passing robustly, and the NVCA is committed to making sure the best technologies win big and do well. This unified front promises to organize and coordinate voices so entrepreneurs in fields like carbon capture can feel more confident, impactful and profitable.
Connect with our guest:
Justin Field, NCVA: https://nvca.org/about-us/staff/justin-field/
NCVA on social: https://twitter.com/nvca
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Derek Handley, Aera VC: https://www.aera.vc/team-member/derek-handley/
Aera VC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aera-vc
Follow Cody on Twitter @codysimms
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