In this episode, Jacqueline van den Ende, co-founder & CEO of Carbon Equity, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and investor in the climate tech space.
Jacqueline envisions a world where democratising climate investments helps solve global challenges, using storytelling as her superpower to inspire others. In this interview, she emphasises the importance of finding inspiration and taking action, driven by a deep concern for climate change. She also discusses the intersection of investing and entrepreneurship, highlighting the need to attract top talent, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change, and the importance of persistence in entrepreneurship.
Video Version of Episode 52
Audio Version of Episode 52
Key Takeaways
- Find inspiration and take action to make a positive impact now.
- Storytelling is a superpower that can inspire people to drive change.
- Diverse and contrarian investments bring the best results.
- Identifying and attracting top talent is the X factor for your company’s success.
- Persistence is key in entrepreneurship, keep moving forward.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:13 Finding Inspiration and Getting Started
05:36 The Mission of Carbon Equity
08:16 The World Jacqueline Envisions
10:08 The Superpower of Storytelling
12:53 The Intersection of Investing and Entrepreneurship
16:38 Game: Exploring Quotes
21:16 The Importance of Team Selection
23:44 Originality and Independent Thinking in Investing
26:29 Building Something Lasting
28:37 The Challenge and Opportunity of Climate Change
31:31 Persistence in Entrepreneurship
32:52 Upcoming Projects and Announcements
