#219 How to Win in ClimateTech Under Trump

CleanTechies

There’s no sugarcoating it…Trump is bad news for ClimateTech — but thankfully, we have interviewed 200+ ClimateTech Entrepreneurs on how to build politically resilient companies — ensuring the future is greener no matter who the president is.

Today, we’re distilling those key lessons for you.

• Key risks across / what’s on the chopping block
• Possible silver linings & some wins
• Recognizing the reality of the situation
• Examples of likely downside
• Choose a new narrative
• Key advice to startups
  • Better / Faster / Cheaper
  • Bring on Non-Climate Investors
  • Choose the Right Customers
  • Involve CVCs
  • Build in Climate-Friendly States
  • Help the US Compete with China
  • Recognize Climate is not Everyone’s #1 Issue

We recognize the severity of the situation we are in. But since we are here, we might as well learn from it and continue to do the good work moving forward.

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Topics

• 00:00 Brief Reactions
• 02:53 Key Implications (What’s at Risk & Upsides?)
• 06:11 Rural vs Urban Perspectives on Climate Issues
• 09:00 Navigating Climate Conversations in a Conservative Context
• 11:51 Opportunities and Risks for Climate Tech Under Trump
• 15:13 Changing how you Market Your Climate Tech Startup
• 21:52 Strategies for Climate Tech Founders Moving Forward

Links

• Cipher: With Donald Trump victory, here are his energy and climate positions
• Nature: Big State and Local Wins for Climate and Conservation in the United States
• The Hill: 18 House Republicans ask Johnson not to target IRA clean energy tax credits
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Chapter

1. Brief Reactions (00:00:00)

2. Key Implications (What’s at Risk & Upsides?) (00:02:53)

3. Rural vs Urban Perspectives on Climate Issues (00:06:11)

4. Navigating Climate Conversations in a Conservative Context (00:09:00)

5. Opportunities and Risks for Climate Tech Under Trump (00:11:51)

6. Changing how you Market Your Climate Tech Startup (00:15:13)

7. Strategies for Climate Tech Founders Moving Forward (00:21:52)