#242 The 3 Most Common Mistakes Climate Founders Make

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#242 The 3 Most Common Mistakes Climate Founders Make | David Brekke, Goodwin

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#242 The 3 Most Common Mistakes Climate Founders Make | David Brekke, Goodwin

Plus! A Market Update From A Lawyer who Works with Tons of Climate Founders & VCs

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Apr 16, 2025

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In This Episode:

The story of him co-launching the Goodwin climate practice
What’s happening in climate tech right now? (Market update)
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Climate Founders Make

Please note: this is not legal or investment advice.

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What’s up, everyone!

Today’s episode is special since we’re speaking with David Brekke from Goodwin. In case you somehow missed it — Goodwin is the sponsor of our podcast so yes this is sponsored content. (tbh, even if it were not, we’d still have David on — but don’t tell him that)

With everything going on in the world of climate tech right now, it’s hard to know which end is up. But David has a great perspective.

You see, he’s always interacting with tons of founders and investors in climate. He sees the good, the bad, and the ugly.

For this reason, he’s one of the best people to get a read on the market from.

In addition to a market update, we get to hear the story of him going to Goodwin to start the climate practice.

Then he walks us through the greatest hits of what to do and what not to do. He’s been around the block, and in addition to his experience, they have an entire team with even more grey hair that knows how to guide founders.

This episode is value-packed — enjoy!

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