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February 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am PST
FreeClimate Tech and Beyond: An AMA with VC Josh Felser
Join us on February 20 for an exclusive AMA with Josh Felser, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and champion of climate solutions.
In this candid AMA, Josh will share his insights and experiences across the tech and climate landscapes, drawing from his impressive track record. As co-founder of Climactic VC, Josh is at the forefront of the fight against climate change, focusing on early stage venture investments in climate tech for the enterprise and mobility.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Unleashing climate tech’s potential: Get the inside scoop on the hottest trends and opportunities in this booming sector, straight from a veteran investor.
- Scaling to success: Learn from Josh’s serial entrepreneurial journey, from his early successes with Spinner and Grouper/Crackle to his role in backing game-changers like Airtable and Patreon.
- VC secrets revealed: Discover what investors are looking for in climate tech startups, and get actionable tips on pitching, fundraising, and navigating the ecosystem.
- Ask anything: No question is off-limits! Put your burning inquiries about climate tech, startup life, and beyond to Josh and gain valuable insights for your own venture.
Whether you’re building the next sustainable disruptor or simply curious about startup fundraising, this AMA is for you.
About the Speaker:
Josh Felser is a serial entrepreneur and early stage investor. He co-founded Climactic with Raj Kapoor to invest in climate tech startups with a focus on tech that decarbonizes the enterprise. He also co-founded Freestyle, an early stage general tech VC, where he invested in and/or sourced: Airtable, Patreon, BetterUp, Intercom and Superside.
He was a co-founder and president of Spinner, the first multi-channel Internet radio service, acquired by AOL for $320mm in 1999. He was also a co-founder and CEO of Grouper/Crackle – one of the first user-powered Internet video networks, acquired by Sony for $65mm in 2006.
In Feb, 2020, he helped start TSG, a State task force to source private company solutions to solve many of the challenges facing the State of California from the COVID-19 crisis.
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