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The New Era of Climate Technology | 058 Micah Kotch
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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Jan 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
We're joined by Micah Kotch, an influential figure in the climate investment arena and a partner at Blackhorn Ventures. Kotch's expertise lies in investing in companies that revolutionize the way we use resources, emphasizing the integration of digital infrastructure to accelerate the energy transition.
On this episode, Micah shares his experiences and insights on leveraging artificial intelligence in the fight against climate change. We explore how AI is reshaping various sectors, from energy to construction, and its pivotal role in designing efficient and sustainable solutions. Kotch discusses the importance of foundational data assets and how startups can leverage them for operational improvements and supply chain resilience.
He also sheds light on the evolving landscape of micromobility, focusing on how it aligns with urban electrification and its potential to reshape cityscapes. We discuss the challenges and opportunities in this sector, including the emergence of new business models and the impact of regulatory environments on the growth of micromobility solutions.
This episode is proudly presented by VSC Ventures, a trailblazer in supporting and promoting climate startups.
About VSC Ventures:
For 20 years, our award-winning PR agency VSC has worked with innovative startups on positioning, messaging, and awareness and we are bringing that same expertise to help climate startups with storytelling and narrative building.
Last year, general partners Vijay Chattha and Jay Kapoor raised a $21M fund to co-invest in the most promising startups alongside leading climate funds.
Through the conversations on our show CLIMB by VSC, we're excited to share what we're doing at VSC and VSC Ventures on climate innovation with companies like Ample, Actual, Sesame Solar, Synop, Vibrant Planet, and Zume among many others.
On this episode, Micah shares his experiences and insights on leveraging artificial intelligence in the fight against climate change. We explore how AI is reshaping various sectors, from energy to construction, and its pivotal role in designing efficient and sustainable solutions. Kotch discusses the importance of foundational data assets and how startups can leverage them for operational improvements and supply chain resilience.
He also sheds light on the evolving landscape of micromobility, focusing on how it aligns with urban electrification and its potential to reshape cityscapes. We discuss the challenges and opportunities in this sector, including the emergence of new business models and the impact of regulatory environments on the growth of micromobility solutions.
This episode is proudly presented by VSC Ventures, a trailblazer in supporting and promoting climate startups.
About VSC Ventures:
For 20 years, our award-winning PR agency VSC has worked with innovative startups on positioning, messaging, and awareness and we are bringing that same expertise to help climate startups with storytelling and narrative building.
Last year, general partners Vijay Chattha and Jay Kapoor raised a $21M fund to co-invest in the most promising startups alongside leading climate funds.
Through the conversations on our show CLIMB by VSC, we're excited to share what we're doing at VSC and VSC Ventures on climate innovation with companies like Ample, Actual, Sesame Solar, Synop, Vibrant Planet, and Zume among many others.
Released:
Jan 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (71)
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