Welcome back to another episode of the CleanTechies Podcast! 🌎
So good to see you again. 🤝
There are a few people who should benefit from this episode.
1: People curious to learn about the ESG SaaS market. He offers a bit of history on the origin of these companies and the current landscape, as well as where they are likely to go (hint, it’s more specific and niche).
This is covered mostly between 13:00 and 23:00.
2: Founders seeking GTM advice and are open to a community & content-driven model. He has an entire section on this at around 54 min in.
3: Aspiring climate founders. Starting at about 59:00 he talks a bit about his perspective on investing an angel and then about the areas of opportunity in CT. (Sneak peek, it has to do with the specialization of products inside the E, S, & G of ESG
Let us know your favorite topic when you finish listening.
Show Notes:
In this episode, Silas Mahner (@silasmahner) & Somil Aggarwal (@somil_agg) speak with Saif Hameed, the CEO and Founder of Altruistiq, a leading Carbon Emissions accounting software.
The conversation is full of insights because Saif has an incredible background, diverse career exposure, and a very good handle on the overall ESG & Sustainability space.
Some of the key topics are, how ESG is an incorrect usage of terminology, how Scope 1,2,3 emissions were created as frameworks for governments, the difficulty of deploying money into non-renewables climate solutions, and a lot more.
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Topics:
2:40 Intro & Career
9:00 What is Altruistiq
13:27 ESG SaaS Breakdown
19:45 Scope 1, 2, & 3 Emissions
23:12 Critique of Corporate Promises
29:56 How CPGs Track Responsiveness
39:13 Sustainability Product Demand Insights
42:09 Regulation Driving Demand
48:29 Advice to Founders
54:27 GTM Advice
59:03 On Angel Investing
1:01:15 Startup Ideas
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CoHost.AI Summary:
Prepare to embark on an insightful journey with Saif Hamid, the seasoned founder and CEO of London-based Carbon Accounting Platform, Altruistic. With a rich background varying from political activism and disaster relief to consulting with McKinsey and running a flower farm, Saif dishes out a wealth of knowledge on carbon accounting. He pulls back the curtain on ESG metrics, corporate sustainability, consumer demand, and the intriguing market for carbon offsets.
We unpack the impacts of consumer concerns on companies, with special attention on the role of corporate response mechanisms. Saif enlightens us on the opportunities and pitfalls in the carbon offset market, particularly for businesses grappling with small residual emissions. If you're in the sustainability and climate tech sectors, you won’t want to miss Saif’s insight into the sectors with the most demand for sustainable products.
Brace yourself for an insider's perspective on the highs and lows of helming a climate tech startup. From pacing to customer problems and organizational setup, Saif's expert advice is invaluable. He further explores different business opportunities in the climate space and shares his insights on scaling a GTM program for maximum returns. Saif wraps up by highlighting four areas ripe for entrepreneurs to venture into the climate space: direct air capture technical offsets, alternative materials and inputs, data and certification, and classic SaaS. This episode is bursting with practical knowledge and thought-provoking ideas that will leave you fascinated and better informed. Join us!
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#122 - Offset Skepticism, Regulation Driving Demand, Sustainable Supply Chains, Content GTM Strategy, Climate Business Opportunities, & More w/ Saif Hameed (Altruistiq)