ESG in VC is an attempt to gather various learnings and views in our collective effort to focus on complex issues associated with ESG frameworks within the venture community and in our quest to be kinder to our planet and people.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
ESG in VC
Claim This Podcastby Oksana Stowe | Venture Capital | ESG | Investor
20 episodes
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Podcast Overview
ESG in VC is an attempt to gather various learnings and views in our collective effort to focus on complex issues associated with ESG frameworks within the venture community and in our quest to be kinder to our planet and people.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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September 11, 2023
Ep 19 - Bill Liao - The Most Important Tools for Creating a More Sustainable World
<p>Welcome to the latest episode of the <a href="https://www.esg-in.vc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESG in VC</a> podcast where we are joined by Bill Liao . </p><br><p>Bill Liao is a Chinese-Australian-Irish entrepreneur, investor, diplomat, business mentor, author, passionate leader and speaker, with a distinguished record in business development and community activism. Co-founder of the <a href="https://coderdojo.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> movement and of <a href="https://www.weforest.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Weforest</a>, his career in tech and business encompasses two unicorn companies and launching the world’s first bio-tech accelerator, RebelBio. He is a general partner of <a href="https://sosv.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SOSV</a>, a venture capital fund in excess of $1B, and founder of the SOSV Momentum Pre-accelerator program. Bill’s current focus is Quantum Software.</p><p>Together with Bill, we tried to identify the most important tools for creating a more sustainable future. We also discussed if ESG needs to be disentangled, can we rely on grit and determination to enable social lifts. We also delved a little bit into what effect the macro economic environment has on climate tech investing. </p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/billliao/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bill Liao</a></p><br><p>Follow us: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-in-vc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/OksanaStowe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/esginvc1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please do not forget to rate and review and to get in touch with the host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oksana-stowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oksana Stowe</a>, email <a href="mailto:oksana@esg-in.vc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oksana@esg-in.vc</a>. You can also subscribe to the ESG in VC Insights Newsletter for insights and updates <a href="https://www.esg-in.vc/p/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 29, 2023
Ep 18 – Eleanor Kaye - How to Solve the VC Industry's Diversity Problem
<p>Welcome to the latest episode of the <a href="https://www.esg-in.vc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESG in VC</a> podcast where we are joined by Eleanor Kaye. </p><br><p>Eleanor built her career in operations, holding roles at MoneySuperMarket and Palantir before joining the <a href="https://newtonprogram.vc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Newton Venture Program</a>. Initially taking up the role of Head of Operations, Eleanor was quickly promoted to Executive Director and now leads the team at Newton, which is a joint venture between <a href="https://www.london.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">London Business School</a> and<a href="https://localglobe.vc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LocalGlobe VC</a>. </p><br><p>Launched in 2020, their mission is to make careers in venture capital more accessible and ensure the next generation of investors represents the world that we live in. They do this through bespoke training and development programmes to help people from overlooked and underestimated backgrounds break into venture capital, or for those already in the space to accelerate their careers.</p><p>Together with Eleanor, we discussed how ESG is taught during the Newton programme, how blind hiring improves the hiring process. This is an honest conversation about the venture capital industry's diversity and inclusion challenges. </p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorkaye/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eleanor Kaye</a></p><p>Follow us: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-in-vc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/OksanaStowe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/esginvc1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please do not forget to rate and review and to get in touch with the host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oksana-stowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oksana Stowe</a>, email <a href="mailto:oksana@esg-in.vc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oksana@esg-in.vc</a>. You can also subscribe to the ESG in VC Insights Newsletter for insights and updates <a href="https://www.esg-in.vc/p/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 12, 2023
Ep 17 – Eric Rubenstein - From commodities trading to impact investing
<p>Welcome to the latest episode of the <a href="https://www.esg-in.vc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESG in VC</a> podcast where we are joined by Eric Rubenstein. </p><br><p>Eric is Managing Partner at <a href="https://www.newclimateventures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Climate Ventures</a> or NCV, a US based fund launched to tackle climate change with a holistic approach. NCV invests in innovative early-stage startups broadly across the carbon reduction and avoidance ecosystems. NCV launched in October 2021, and has invested in companies that span the areas of climate tech, recycling, alternative materials, and food tech, among other emissions avoiding technologies. Prior to founding New Climate Ventures, Eric held investment, fundamental strategy, and trading roles at Citigroup and Louis Dreyfus in their commodities and energy trading divisions respectively. A psychology major with a focus on behavioural neuroscience, Eric graduated from Yale University.</p><p>Together with Eric, we discussed what is missing in the venture ecosystem to help expedite climate change innovation and how he thinks about about the side effects when making investments and much more. </p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric--rubenstein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eric Rubenstein</a> </p><br><p>Follow us: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-in-vc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/OksanaStowe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/esginvc1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please do not forget to rate and review and to get in touch with the host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oksana-stowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oksana Stowe</a>, email <a href="mailto:oksana@esg-in.vc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oksana@esg-in.vc</a>. You can also subscribe to the ESG in VC Insights Newsletter for insights and updates <a href="https://www.esg-in.vc/p/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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