Ever wondered how CleanTech investments and business models are shaping the industry? In this episode, we're joined by Alex Mitchell, founder of Full Turn Capital, to explore the ins and outs of investing in the climate tech space. From understanding the potential of pre-seed and seed-stage businesses to creating long-term competitive advantages, we discuss it all with Alex.
Dive into the challenges and opportunities of investing in early-stage startups, as well as how to craft compelling pitches for venture capitalists and avoid the pitfalls of bandwagoning in the tech world. Alex also shares his insights on the value of incubators like Los Angeles CleanTech Incubator (LACI), where he serves as a senior advisor, and the spectrum of services they offer to help startups grow and succeed.
Whether you're a founder, investor, or just curious about the CleanTech industry, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice. Join us as we explore the many facets of the CleanTech space with Alex Mitchell, and learn how investing in climate tech business models can make a quantifiable impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Don't miss out on this fascinating discussion!
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Topics:
2:01 How he got into CT Investing
13:08 Favorite Business Models
20:51 Advice to Founders
25:10 Moats
29:05 Financing Your Company
33:28 Deal Flow
36:42 Key Components of a Pitch Deck
41:58 Dealing with Bandwagoning
49:22 Incubators
56:51 When is an Incubator the most Valuable
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Dealing w/ Bandwagoning, Incubators, & Moats, with Alex Mitchell (Full Turn Capital)