The 7Gen Ventures Philosophy and Investing in Digital Climate Tech

11/14/23 • 27 min

In this episode, founder and host Jake Povey discusses the philosophy behind Seven Generation Ventures, their approach to investing, focusing on early stage digital climate tech startups. He explains the unique combination of venture investing and coaching to foster maximum development and growth of the companies they back. He sheds light on the guiding principle of 'seven generations' that guides their investment ideologies, drawing from the philosophy of the Iroquois nation, looking at the long-term impact on future generations and leaving a positive legacy . He also acknowledges the daunting challenge climate change presents but emphasises the significant investment and innovation opportunities that come with attempting to solve it.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:15 The Purpose of the Solo Episode
00:34 The Importance of Climate Tech
02:04 The Role of Venture Capital in Climate Tech
02:38 The Focus on Digital Climate Tech
03:16 The Story Behind 7 Generation Ventures
11:04 The Power of Coaching in Venture Capital
18:03 The Philosophy Behind 7 Generation Ventures
20:45 The Urgency of Investing in Climate Change Solutions
23:05 The Future of Climate Tech Investing
25:45 Conclusion and Farewell
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Government Actions
How we can change the discourse
Buying Decarbonisation & Carbon Credits

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48:04 Enacting Policy Reforms for Climate Crisis
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The Seed - The 7Gen Ventures Philosophy and Investing in Digital Climate Tech

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