Podcasts about enduring planet

Non-dilutive funding is a critical part of the capital stack for climate startups. Changes in Washington have made this landscape all the more challenging to navigate. To improve understanding of the opportunities in this space, Invested in Climate is partnering with Climate Finance Solutions on a series of podcast episodes. As our first deep dive in this series, Climate Finance Solutions Founder & CEO Joel Armin-Hoiland joined as a guest host and interviewed Tinia Pina, CEO of Re-Nuble and Dimitry Gershenson, CEO of Enduring Planet. They've both unlocked millions in non-dilutive capital to accelerate climate progress and share insights that'll help founders, investors, donors, and anyone else interested in understanding the rapidly changing world of non-dilutive climate funding.On today's episode, we cover:[1:00] Introducing the series on non-dilutive funding[4:30] Tania Pina introduces Re-Nuble and her background[6:20] Dimitry Gershenson introduces Enduring Planet[9:30] Discussion on strategic considerations for grant funding[17:10] Challenges of grant funding process[22:30] Benefits of working with grant consultants[25:45] Discussion on values-driven business[31:10] Customer-centered service in climate finance[37:15] Impact of federal administration on climate grants[42:30] Closing thoughts and sources of hopeResources MentionedClimate Finance Solutions Re-NubleEnduring PlanetConnect on LinkedInJoel Armin-HoilandDimitry GershensonTinia PinaJason RissmanKeep up with Invested In ClimateSign up for our NewsletterLinkedInInstagramBlueskyHave feedback or ideas for future episodes, events, or partnerships?Get in touch!

This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack. If you'd like to manage your Climate Capital Substack subscription, click here.Disclaimer: For full disclosure, Sway is a portfolio company at Climate Capital. Our guest host, Dimitry Gershenson, is the co-founder and CEO of one of our portcos, Enduring Planet.CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision.Don't miss an episode from Climate Capital!Plastics are a climate issue — and Sway is tackling it head-on. On this week's CC Pod, host Dimitry Gershenson sits down with Julia Marsh, Co-founder & CEO of Sway, a California-based materials startup scaling seaweed-based, home-compostable packaging. Their patented tech mimics the performance of plastic, plugs into existing infrastructure, and decomposes into healthy soil. Alongside Co-founder & COO Matthew Mayes, the team has developed patented tech that matches the performance of plastic, integrates into existing infrastructure, and decomposes into healthy soil.Julia shares her journey as an "ocean kid" from the Monterey Bay area, where her love for the ocean and design converged to inspire her work at Sway. The company's patented products aim to replicate the performance attributes of conventional plastics while being environmentally friendly. Unlike traditional plastics, Sway's materials are derived from abundant, regenerative seaweed, which decomposes into healthy soil after use, making them a sustainable alternative.The episode delves into the significant challenges posed by plastic pollution, especially flexible plastics, which account for a vast majority of plastic waste. Julia highlights that over 5 trillion bags, wrappers, and pouches are produced annually, with less than 3% being recycled. This staggering statistic underscores the urgency of Sway's mission.Sway's innovative approach utilizes various types of responsibly farmed seaweed, allowing the company to avoid over-reliance on a single species. The seaweed is processed into pellets that can be used in existing plastic manufacturing systems, enabling a seamless transition to more sustainable materials. Julia explains the complex process of blown film extrusion, where these pellets are transformed into films for products like grocery bags and packaging materials.Throughout the conversation, Julia emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. She recounts the arduous journey of developing a viable product, which involved numerous trials and iterations. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and community support, she notes that the climate tech sector fosters a unique spirit of camaraderie among entrepreneurs.Listeners are encouraged to support Sway by following their journey on social media platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn. This episode not only sheds light on Sway's groundbreaking work but also serves as an inspiring reminder of the potential for innovation in the fight against climate change.To learn more about Sway, visit https://swaythefuture.com/. Get full access to Climate Capital at climatecap.substack.com/subscribe

This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack. If you'd like to manage your Climate Capital Substack subscription, click here. Disclaimer: For full disclosure, Bedrock Energy is a portfolio company at Climate Capital. Our guest host, Dimitry, is the co-founder and CEO of one of our portcos, Enduring Planet.CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision.Don't miss an episode from Climate Capital!On this week's CC Pod, host Dimitry Gershenson chats with Joselyn Lai, co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Energy. Bedrock is revolutionizing heating and cooling with autonomous drilling tech and advanced subsurface simulations, making geothermal energy accessible and cost-effective for buildings everywhere.Buildings are a major contributor to carbon emissions and a significant strain on the power grid. As cities grow and the demand for energy increases, the need for efficient, sustainable heating and cooling solutions becomes more pressing. Joselyn highlights the dual challenge of electrifying buildings to reduce scope one emissions while simultaneously managing the stress this places on the electrical grid. This is where geothermal energy comes into play.Geothermal heating and cooling systems represent a potential "holy grail" in HVAC technology. Unlike traditional systems, geothermal solutions leverage the earth's natural thermal energy, providing an all-electric, energy-efficient alternative. However, the scalability of geothermal systems has historically been hampered by high costs, extensive space requirements, and lengthy construction timelines. Bedrock Energy aims to address these challenges by innovating the construction of geothermal heat exchangers, making them more accessible and cost-effective.Bedrock Energy is focused on automating the drilling process for geothermal systems, which can significantly reduce the time and expense associated with installation. By developing advanced subsurface analytics tools and automated drilling machines, Bedrock is not only making geothermal systems easier to deploy but also enhancing their reliability and efficiency. This technological innovation is crucial for unlocking geothermal HVAC as a scalable, investment-grade clean energy asset class, particularly in urban environments.The implications of Bedrock's work extend beyond just cost savings. By making geothermal systems more widely adoptable, Bedrock is contributing to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. This transition not only benefits the environment but also creates high-quality domestic jobs in the energy sector, supporting a just transition to a sustainable economy.Joselyn shares insights into her journey as a founder, emphasizing the importance of resilience and teamwork in the face of challenges. Building a startup in the hard tech space requires a diverse skill set and the ability to navigate resource constraints. Joselyn highlights the value of hiring individuals who are not only technically skilled but also share a commitment to the mission of decarbonization.As Bedrock Energy continues to grow, they are actively seeking talent to join their mission. If you're interested in contributing to the future of sustainable energy, consider applying for roles in software engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering at Bedrock.To learn more about Bedrock Energy, visit https://www.bedrockenergy.com/. Get full access to Climate Capital at climatecap.substack.com/subscribe

This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack. If you'd like to manage your Climate Capital Substack subscription, click here. Disclaimer: For full disclosure, Metalmark Innovations is a portfolio company at Climate Capital. Our guest host, Dimitry, is the co-founder and CEO of one of our portcos, Enduring Planet.CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision.Don't miss an episode from Climate Capital!Guest host Dimitry Gershenson sits down with Sissi Liu, CEO and Co-founder of Metalmark Innovations, to explore the intersection of air quality, health, and climate change. Learn how Metalmark drives innovation to combat wildfire smoke and reduce building emissions. Sissi's background is shaped by her experiences growing up in China and later moving to Texas. Her early memories of air pollution in China left a lasting impression, fueling her desire to make a difference in the realm of environmental health. Over the past two decades, she has built a career that spans sustainability, entrepreneurship, and venture investing, ultimately leading her to co-found Metalmark in 2018.Initially focused on outdoor air quality, Sissi and her team quickly recognized the critical link between outdoor pollution and indoor air health. The COVID-19 pandemic further underscored the importance of air quality, shifting public perception and increasing awareness of airborne pathogens. This pivotal moment allowed Metalmark to pivot its focus toward developing technologies that enhance indoor air quality.Metalmark Innovations has developed two key products that address the urgent need for improved air quality in commercial buildings, schools, and hospitals:* Sierra Smoke Safe Filter: This cutting-edge filter features a specialized coating designed to effectively capture wildfire smoke particles, which are significantly smaller than those typically filtered by conventional HVAC systems. Traditional filters often fail to remove these hazardous particles, leaving indoor environments vulnerable. The Sierra Smoke Safe Filter not only enhances air quality but does so without increasing the pressure on the HVAC system, making it a practical solution for building owners.* Tatama Air Cleaners: These self-renewing air cleaning systems provide comprehensive air purification tailored for commercial spaces. Designed for easy retrofitting, the Tatama Air Cleaners are ideal for schools and hospitals, where air quality is paramount. They offer hassle-free operation and come equipped with data tracking capabilities, allowing users to monitor their effectiveness in real time.Sissi candidly discusses the challenges faced by hardware startups, particularly in scaling innovative materials. The journey is often fraught with obstacles, including the realization that initial technologies may not perform as expected. Metalmark encountered significant hurdles during its development, but through collaboration and decisive leadership, the team was able to pivot and focus on solutions that truly meet market needs.For those looking to embark on their own entrepreneurial journeys, Sissi offers valuable insights. She stresses the importance of listening to diverse perspectives while maintaining the confidence to make tough decisions. Building consensus can be difficult, but ultimately, the responsibility for the company's direction rests with the CEO. By grounding decisions in data and evidence, leaders can effectively communicate their vision and rally their teams around it.As air quality continues to be a pressing global issue, innovations like the Sierra Smoke Safe Filter and Tatama Air Cleaners represent significant advancements toward creating healthier indoor environments. For more insights into Metalmark Innovations, visit https://www.metalmark.xyz/. Get full access to Climate Capital at climatecap.substack.com/subscribe

Dimitry Gershenson is the CEO and co-founder of Enduring Planet, a fintech platform that offers founder-friendly working capital and financial advisory services to climate startups and SMEs. Prior to Enduring Planet, Dimitry led M&A and served as COO for Rango Wireless, an Enduring Ventures portfolio company. Before that, Dimitry built Meta's Energy Access program, a $15M+ investing initiative that enabled energy access for 3M people and unlocked nearly $500M in additional capital in underserved markets like Kenya and India Beyond his role at Enduring Planet, Dimitry sits on the board of Ecosafi, a Lowercarbon-backed climate startup enabling clean cooking in emerging markets. In this episode, we discuss: ●     What bridge financing is ●     The different financing tools available for climate tech start-ups ●     Why Enduring Planet started offering bookkeeping and fractional CFO services to climate start-ups Key Takeaways: ●     Bridging the Climate Finance Gap: Addressing climate change requires substantial financial investment. We are building things that have never been built before, and solving challenges that have never been solved before. US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen suggests that achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 necessitates annual investments of approximately $3 trillion. However, in their own study, Moody's states that current funding levels fall significantly short, with a gap of about $2.7 trillion per year projected by 2030. This shortfall hampers efforts to mitigate climate impacts and underscores the need for increased investment from both public and private sectors to build a sustainable future. ●     The Power of a Complementary Co-Founder: Launching a startup demands a diverse set of skills, often too extensive for one person to manage alone. Finding a co-founder with complementary abilities can be crucial to a startup's success. This partnership allows for shared responsibilities, diverse perspectives, and a balanced workload, setting the foundation for a resilient and dynamic business. Also, with the mindset of true collaboration, it's more likely that a leader will share equity equitably across all individuals that are building and contributing to the start-up. ●     Embracing Unexpected Opportunities: In the entrepreneurial journey, unexpected opportunities can arise when least anticipated. A potential partner might agree to collaborate despite previous indications otherwise, or a chance encounter could lead to a pivotal breakthrough. Maintaining an open mindset allows you to recognize and seize these moments of serendipity, turning unforeseen possibilities into tangible successes. Stay open to possibility, stay open to things working out for you, stay open to being delightfully surprised References: ●     Connect with Dimitry on LinkedIn ●     Enduring Planet  ●     World Resources Institute (WRI) ●     Power for All ●     Enduring Ventures ●     Photon Marine ●     Circuit ●     Dollaride ●     Sparkz ●     Blip Energy ●     Project K ●     Kinetix Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them! If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good! Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes. This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com.

Welcome to The Zenergy podcast! On today's episode, Karan Takhar speaks with Dimitry Gershenson, CEO & Co-Founder of Enduring Planet. They discuss Dimitry's time living in Kenya and India and how that shaped his perspective on how to approach climate solutions. Dimitry then walks us through the founding of Enduring Planet and the gap in the market they are filling using their unique funding model. Karan and Dimitry discuss Enduring Planet's idea of lending against grants, the average ticket size they lend, and Dimitry breaks down how federal and state grants and procurements are allotted out. He shares his thoughts on the election and if he believes it will impact the climate landscape and gives insight into the raising of Enduring Planet's second fund.  If you haven't subscribed to the podcast yet, be sure to do so, and follow us on all the socials. New episodes go out every Thursday.   Listen to The Zenergy Podcast:    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HEZXoEfuDa548Ty81gBWN    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zenergy-podcast-climate-leadership-finance/id1556215421   Follow The Zenergy Podcast on all the socials:    X (Twitter): @TakharK2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Znrg.org Instagram: @zen_rgy LinkedIn: ZNRG YouTube: ZNRG – The ZENERGY Podcast Connect with Dimitry: https://enduringplanet.com/   Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:20 Welcome 2:16 Dimitry's very first job 4:27 How Dimitry's time living in Honduras influences his work today 6:00 The resilience of the ecology of the planet vs. the human race 8:00 Capitalism and climate 10:45 Dimitry's work at Meta 12:05 Origins of the Zenergy Podcast 13:00 SEMA fund 13:40 Dimitry's favorite foods from abroad 17:00 Funding model for Enduring Planet/what does Enduring Planet do? 20:30 How Enduring Planet is different from government grants 22:30 Working with government loans alone is really hard on companies 24:15 How grant agencies work with companies 25:00 The path that Enduring Planet helps companies to be on 25:30 The amount of money Enduring Planet gives for different kinds of investments 27:00 How smaller start-ups have trouble accessing public money 29:30 What Enduring Planet is doing to level the playing field 31:15 The process of partnering with Enduring Planet 35:20 Enduring Planet allows companies to accelerate the trajectory on grants 37:20 Any climate projects are welcome to request funding 39:30 Now is not the time to wait to invest in the fight against climate change, now is the time to be bold 44:30 How the upcoming election will impact the climate landscape 48:20 The exciting parts about the future of climate industry 52:00 A message to those early in their careers

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This week in Portland startup news, Bend Venture Conference ( @BendVC  ) applications are open, The Actual Portland, salary transparency, Enduring Planet featured in  @GeekWire  and more. SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet. ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ---------- Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). All because of a blog. Weird. https://siliconflorist.com #portland

This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack. If you'd like to manage your Climate Capital Substack subscription, click here. Disclaimer: For full disclosure, Avalo is a portfolio company at Climate Capital. Our guest host, Dimitry, is the co-founder and CEO of one of our portcos, Enduring Planet.CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision.Don't miss an episode from Climate Capital!Today on the CC Pod, Dimitry Gershenson talks with Mariano Alvarez, Co-founder & CSO of Avalo! Discover how Avalo's computational plant breeding platform is revolutionizing agriculture, reducing carbon impact, and enhancing sustainability.Avalo is a pioneering biotechnology company that stands out in the landscape of agricultural innovation. Focused on plant breeding, Avalo aims to enhance climate resilience and reduce agricultural inputs, addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change. Mariano explains that Avalo takes a computational approach to plant breeding, using advanced machine learning models to predict and enhance desirable traits in plants.Mariano moved to Durham, North Carolina, for a postdoctoral position at Duke University, where he met his co-founder, Brendan, at a local brewery. With both having strong backgrounds in biology, their casual conversations over beers soon evolved into brainstorming sessions about the real-world applications of their research. This ultimately led to the decision to spin the technology out of Duke and start Avalo.Transitioning from academia to the startup world posed several challenges, but also opportunities. Mariano recalls how they began as a purely computational company but quickly realized the need to demonstrate their technology's practical effectiveness. This pivot was catalyzed by their participation in Indie Bio, where they learned to move fast and adapt to the startup environment.Mariano shares that one of the toughest hurdles was aligning their agricultural timelines with the fast-paced demands of building a startup. This required a strategic decision to avoid reinventing the wheel and instead leverage existing solutions wherever possible. This approach, supported by results-oriented investors, allowed them to focus on achieving tangible outcomes quickly.A significant part of Avalo's success is attributed to its strong company culture and mission. Mariano emphasizes that the culture and values instilled by the founders play a crucial role in shaping the company's development. The mission-driven approach not only aligns the team but also accelerates progress by fostering a sense of purpose and shared goals.Mariano's insights offer a valuable look into the complexities and rewards of building a mission-driven biotech company. Avalo's journey from a casual conversation to a promising startup underscores the power of innovation, strategic decision-making, and a strong organizational culture. As Avalo continues to make strides in agricultural technology, its impact on climate resilience and sustainability holds great promise.For those interested in learning more about Avalo or getting involved with Climate Capital's initiatives, visit their website at climatecapital.co.For more information, visit https://www.avalo.ai! Get full access to Climate Capital at climatecap.substack.com/subscribe

If we're going to address climate change through capitalism, we'll need about $10 Trillion. The growing climate crisis demands that we take urgent action, but early-stage climate entrepreneurs still face significant barriers in finding the funding to bring their innovations to market. CEO and co-founder of Enduring Planet, Dimitry Gershenson, offers a solution to a critical funding gap climate entrepreneurs face. After building the Energy Access program at Facebook and seeing first-hand how hard it was to get access to this much-needed startup capital, Dimitry has leveraged his experiences and network to create a fintech platform that provides fast, flexible, and founder-friendly working capital to climate-focused startups.Enduring Planet offers non-dilutive capital (funding that doesn't require a founder to give up equity or ownership) and comprehensive financial advisory services to help climate entrepreneurs navigate funding challenges. By doing so, they enable these startups to accelerate their projects and make significant strides in the fight against climate change.Expect to learn:Practical advice for securing and managing funding in the climate tech space.The unique financial hurdles faced by climate entrepreneurs (and how we can overcome them).How Enduring Planet's innovative grant advance product works.Why non-dilutive capital is critical for early-stage companies.Dimitry's story of transitioning from Peace Corps volunteer to climate finance leader.Hit play to find out more about Enduring Planet's innovative climate finance solutions.Learn about the 10 Uncommon Books That Influenced Leaders of the Energy Transition + GiveawayIf you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 650 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus

This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack. If you'd like to manage your Climate Capital Substack subscription, click here. Disclaimer: For full disclosure, Mycocycle is a portfolio company at Climate Capital. Our guest host, Dimitry, is the co-founder and CEO of one of our portcos, Enduring Planet.CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision.Don't miss an episode from Climate Capital!On this week's CC Pod, Dimitry Gershenson welcomes Joanne Rodriguez, Founder and CEO of Mycocycle! Mycocycle is shifting the paradigm of waste management by using fungi to transform waste into reusable resources. Mycocycle's innovative solution hinges on the remarkable capabilities of fungi, particularly their mycelium - the root-like structures that absorb nutrients. Fungi can break down complex organic materials, but could they do it with waste? This was the question that drove Joanne to establish Mycocycle.Mycocycle's technology is a unique blend of applied mycology and biotechnology. The process begins with treating waste materials with specific fungi species, which then break down the waste and detoxify it. The result is a bio-based material that can be used as an input for other products. This is a three-step process: blending, inoculating, and finally, material development.Mycocycle's solution is not just theoretical, but practical, and scalable. The company has developed mobile bioprocessors to decentralize the process, making it possible to implement their solution all over the country and even overseas.But why is this so important? The waste problem that Mycocycle is tackling is twice the size of plastic pollution. By leveraging the potential of fungi, Mycocycle is not only reducing the volume of waste but also transforming it into a resource, thereby addressing two critical environmental challenges simultaneously.The journey of Mycocycle is a testament to the power of innovative thinking and the potential of biotechnology. The company's work shows how we can harness the power of nature to address some of our most pressing environmental issues. As we face a future where waste management and resource scarcity are becoming increasingly crucial, solutions like Mycocycle's could play a pivotal role.Visit mycocycle.com to learn more! Get full access to Climate Capital at climatecap.substack.com/subscribe

This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack. If you'd like to manage your Climate Capital Substack subscription, click here. Disclaimer: For full disclosure, Banyan Infrastructure is a portfolio company at Climate Capital. Our guest host, Dimitry, is the co-founder and CEO of one of our portcos, Enduring Planet.CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision.Don't miss an episode from Climate Capital!Join guest host Dimitri Gershenson as he interviews Amanda Li, COO and Co-founder at Banyan Infrastructure. Tune in to learn more about how Banyan is streamlining sustainable infrastructure financing.Amanda's passion for good business and environmental preservation led her to co-found Banyan Infrastructure, a company that uses software to invest in sustainable infrastructure, aiming to reduce the barriers to sustainable infrastructure financing.Banyan's mission is to address the friction in the project financing process, particularly for smaller scale projects. Large banks often avoid these projects due to the high cost and time-consuming process of evaluating, managing, and maintaining them. However, Banyan's purpose-built project finance software is becoming a game-changer in this space.Banyan also works with large banks like SMBC to streamline and automate the investment process. By cutting investment time and reducing transaction fees, they're making it possible for these banks to fund smaller, but profitable projects that they would have otherwise overlooked. This not only expands the banks' market share but also accelerates the flow of capital to sustainable infrastructure projects.Notably, Banyan played an instrumental role in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, working alongside green banks and community development financial institutions. Their software helped cut down the time taken to write out small loans, ensuring the funds reached the intended communities faster.Visit banyaninfrastructure.com to learn more! Get full access to Climate Capital at climatecap.substack.com/subscribe

This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack. If you'd like to manage your Climate Capital Substack subscription, click here. Disclaimer: For full disclosure, Enduring Planet is an investor in Dollaride, where our guest host Dimitry Gershenson works as co-founder and CEO of Enduring Planet. Additionally, Enduring Planet is one of Climate Capital's portfolio companies.CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision.Don't miss an episode from Climate Capital!In today's exciting episode, join Dimitri Gershenson and guest Su Sanni, Co-Founder & CEO of Dollaride, a mobility company tackling climate challenges in underserved communities. Learn about their clean transit initiative and the quest for sustainable transportation solutions.Su, a graduate of Boston College, began his career in finance at Brown Brothers Harriman, but his entrepreneurial spirit led him to the tech world, where he honed his skills in sales and revenue generation at Meltwater Group.Dollaride is a mobility company that brings clean and accessible transportation to underserved communities. With Su's uncles' experience in the transportation industry and partnership with academic experts at NYU, Dollaride was created with the aim of providing a platform for small business owners to solve transportation challenges in their communities.The conversation further delved into how Dollaride integrates climate-friendly practices into its operations. Su explained how Dollaride is working to digitize the existing transportation ecosystem and transition to electric vehicles, thus cutting down carbon emissions and contributing to a healthier environment.However, the journey has not been without its challenges. Su shared a recent crisis where a key vendor filed for bankruptcy, disrupting their electrification plans. Despite the setback, he remains optimistic and is actively seeking alternatives.The episode concluded on a powerful note as Su shared some invaluable advice for fellow entrepreneurs. He emphasized the importance of building a strong team and creating a network of peers to navigate the emotional toll of entrepreneurship. He further encouraged founders to remain focused on their business execution, not getting swayed by industry headlines and external pressures.Visit dollaride.com to learn more! Get full access to Climate Capital at climatecap.substack.com/subscribe

This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack. If you'd like to manage your Climate Capital Substack subscription, click here. Disclaimer: For full disclosure, FloodMapp is a portfolio company at Climate Capital. Our guest host, Dimitry, is the co-founder and CEO of one of our portcos, Enduring Planet.CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision.Don't miss an episode from Climate Capital!In this CC Pod episode, host Dimitry Gershenson talks to Juliette Murphy, CEO and Co-founder of FloodMapp. They discuss FloodMapp's AI-driven flood intelligence, its impact on targeted evacuations, and the challenges of achieving product-market fit.Murphy's journey into climate tech was kindled by her studies in environmental engineering and her experiences living through catastrophic disasters. Witnessing the devastating impacts of floods on friends, family, and communities, she felt a compelling need to improve the system.FloodMapp was born out of this experience. In its early stages, the startup faced numerous challenges, including achieving product-market fit and finding the right investors who understood their deep technology. Murphy candidly shares how the initial idea of a consumer mobile app didn't resonate with their target market - emergency managers and government agencies. This feedback prompted them to pivot to a data feed model, integrating with the tools used by these organizations.The company's success has also heavily relied on building a passionate and dedicated team. Murphy emphasizes the importance of having team members who are not only experts in their fields but also personally invested in solving the problem FloodMapp is addressing.At the heart of FloodMapp is a live intelligence solution. It aggregates data from different sources, including satellites, weather stations, and river gauges, to provide a live mapping feed to help in preparedness, response, and recovery during flood events.Murphy stresses the importance of conducting deep customer interviews to understand the needs of the target market better and the necessity of letting go of control as the company grows.Visit floodmapp.com to learn more! Get full access to Climate Capital at climatecap.substack.com/subscribe

This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack. If you'd like to manage your Climate Capital Substack subscription, click here. Disclaimer: For full disclosure, Enduring Planet is a portfolio company at Climate Capital, where Vijay works as a Syndicate Investor and Advisor.CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision.Don't miss an episode from Climate Capital!In the latest CC Pod, Vijay explored the journey of Dimitry Gershenson and Erin Davis, co-founders of Enduring Planet. Enduring Planet is revolutionizing the way climate entrepreneurs access working capital, making it faster, more flexible, and founder-friendly.The co-founders connected years back when Erin pitched Dimitry, then at Facebook, for her fund. When Dimitry later envisioned Enduring Planet, Erin, with her solid experience in credit and impact-aligned capital, was an ideal co-founder. Enduring Planet tackles two primary issues: the tedious process of underwriting deals and the urgent need to provide capital quickly to climate entrepreneurs. Their innovative approach has filled a gap left by traditional financial services, particularly for those winning state or federal funding for climate solutions.Despite the shifts in the venture ecosystem posing challenges to fundraising, Dimitry and Erin have learned to cultivate a community of investors who understand their mission and are willing to take early risks. Their approach has fostered sustainability and potential profitability at an earlier stage than is typically expected in the startup ecosystem.Erin and Dimitry's complementary skills, paired with a shared vision, have been pivotal in Enduring Planet's success. Their advice for other founders? Build a team that fills your gaps, brings diverse perspectives, and approaches problems from different angles.Enduring Planet is more than just a fintech platform; it's a beacon for climate entrepreneurs striving to create a sustainable future. Visit enduringplanet.com to learn more! Get full access to Climate Capital at climatecap.substack.com/subscribe

Dimitry, Enduring Planet Co-Founder, speaks to Green Planet Blue Planet about the fund's support for various projects from software with indirect impacts to planting trees with very explicit impacts. He speaks to the profound impact of tax incentives included in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act to catalyze transformative decarbonization. Rather than necessitating a complete overhaul of existing economic and energy systems, Dimitry said by altering the economic dynamics, the tax incentive has become one of the most influential pieces of climate legislation in the US, fostering the largest expansion of clean energy investment in the nation's history. While some might have hoped for radical disruption, the government's approach to supporting decarbonization focuses on incentivizing clean energy deployment within the current framework. While it is laudable to have large decarbonization goals,  Dimitry explains that for Enduring Planet, all initiatives are considered, as can be seen in their portfolio case studies. The impact metrics across businesses may be dramatically different, but it's all within their climate finance scope - from water to energy to waste. By design, every dollar they put to work is having an impact. Enduring Planet offers rapid financing without dilution, personal guarantees, or collateral. It is climate focused for impactful teams, big or small, working across mitigation, removal, adaptation, and resilience to address the climate crisis. They provide two products now, Revenue Based Financing and Climate Grant Advances for government backing to be repaid once the funding is received. Join Dimitry and Julian in this discussion of the nature of the work in a new climate economy, “where every business is a climate business.” The two explore the idea of dismantling capitalism and incentives for extractive structures that are misaligned with climate change. Learn more about Dimitry and how he came to his ecological conclusions while working in Honduras with the Peace Corps, addressing questions such as how to restore damaged ecosystems and bring the planet back to a healthy, happy place, only to determine what motivates him is love of people and a desire for equity and accessibility to services and principles of conservation. #About Dimitry Gershenson Dimitry co-founded Enduring Planet, building on his 10+ years of experience across climate tech, operations, and impact investing. Prior to Enduring Planet, Dimitry led M&A and served as COO for Rango Wireless, an Enduring Ventures portfolio company. Before that, Dimitry built Meta's Energy Access program, a $15M+ investing initiative that enabled energy access for 3M people and unlocked nearly $500M in additional capital in underserved markets like Kenya and India. While at Meta, Dimitry also led the development of multiple predictive ML products in the cleantech space and built corporate accelerator programs for impact startups in India and Puerto Rico. Outside of Enduring Planet, Dimitry sits on the board of Ecosafi, a Lower carbon-backed climate startup enabling clean cooking in emerging markets. Dimitry holds an MS in Energy and Resources from UC Berkeley, a BS in Natural Resource Management from Rutgers University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julian-guderley/support

Our guest this week on the pod is Candice Ammori. Candice is the Founder of Climate Vine, a membership community that combines elements of a continuous conference and an action-packed lab.  Each curated group of experts has diverse backgrounds ranging from policy, investments, corporate, non-profit, entrepreneurship, tech & science.  This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Enduring Planet site IPCC report My Climate Journey Climate Vine site MIT Media Lab IDEO CoLab SOCAP conference Paul's Strategy Sessions

Dimitry Gershenson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Enduring Planet, a fintech platform that provides fast, flexible, and founder-friendly capital to climate entrepreneurs.  Dimitry has over a decade of experience across climate tech, operations, and impact investing.  

https://enduringplanet.com/In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Dimitry Gershenson, CEO and Co-Founder of Enduring Planet, a fintech platform providing growth capital for climate entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear Dimitry discuss his background in climate change, Enduring Planet's mission, and who they offer growth capital to and why.This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Dimitry Gershenson, CEO & Co-Founder of Enduring Planet, the leading credit platform for climate entrepreneurs. Dimitry has 15 years of experience in climate and impact investing and operations in this space. Before Enduring Planet, Dimitry led M&A and served as COO for Rango Wireless, an Enduring Ventures portfolio company. Dimitry also previously built Meta's Energy Access program, a $15M+ investing initiative that enabled energy access for $3M in additional capital in underserved markets, like Kenya and India. Beyond his role at Enduring Planet, Dimitry sits on the board of Ecosafi, a lower carbon-backed climate startup enabling clean cooking in emerging markets. For those new to this space, climate change is one of the key issues under the ‘E' category of ESG. Listen as Dimitry explains the services provided by Enduring Planet as they seek to address the challenges organizations face to raise the capital needed to drive environmental innovation. Enduring Planet also actively considers Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice (DEIJ ) in its operations and investing, providing a concrete example of how these principles can be applied at an investment firm. Dimitry's excitement for his work is contagious! Big Bang Theory fans will love his reference to the Cambrian Explosion as he describes the expansion of the new climate economy. Check out Enduring Planet's website for case studies highlighting the impact of projects they have supported and connect with them on social! Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you're notified of our vodcast episodes! Don't forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Episode Resource Links Website: https://enduringplanet.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/enduring_planet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enduring-planet

In today's episode, I speak to Erin Davis, co-founder, and COO of Enduring Planet, which is a revenue-based financing platform for climate tech startups. The platform allows climate tech companies to raise funding without dilution, without giving away equity, and without any personal guarantees and collateral.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:45] Erin's Personal Journey[06:49] What Enduring Planet is all about[09:13] How Enduring Planet lets founders do what they do best[11:13] Enduring Planet's Value Proposition to Investors[13:57] How Enduring Planet implements diversity & inclusion into their product[15:07] Key requirements for founders to get funding from Enduring Planet[17:21] Erin's take on the Macro Environment[18:54] Types of companies Enduring Planet invests in[20:08] Biggest challenges Erin faced as a first-time founder[21:24] Advice for founders in the current climate tech environment[22:56] Changes in the fundraising environment[24:36] Enduring Planet's funding framework[26:21] Enduring Planet's 10-year visionKEY LESSONS & QUOTES"I'm not really scared of failing and if I did, I know I'd land on my feet & find something else to do" [06:27]"There's fewer impact in climate-focused investments that are a fixed income return" [11:39]"As a first-time founder, don't get bogged down in too many details. Done is better than perfect" [20:34]"Ultimately, investors invest in people. If you have that passion & drive to move something forward, they're willing to trust that." [21:14]Support the show

Climate Change Entrepreneur, Dimitry Gershenson on his focus on climate, equity and inclusion, and financial inclusion. Dimitry Gershenson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Enduring Planet. Dimitry started Enduring Planet building on his 10+ years of experience across climate, operations, and impact investing. Prior to Enduring Planet, Dimitry led M&A and served as COO for Rango Wireless, an Enduring Ventures portfolio company. Before that, Dimitry built Meta's Energy Access program, a $15M+ investing initiative that enabled energy access for 3M people and unlocked ~$500M in additional capital in underserved markets.  Outside of Enduring Planet, Dimitry sits on the board of Ecosafi, a Lowercarbon-backed climate startup enabling clean cooking in emerging markets. Connect with Dimitry Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/d_gershenson Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/enduring_planet Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enduring-planet   Connect with Izolda Book a Discovery Call Answering a Question? I'd love to hear from you! Leave Me A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode) This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset .* URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset Liking the Show? You can now show your support with Creative Solutions Podcast Merch! My Latest Book Is Out! Elevate your creative brain by accessing one of its crucial components – your intuition! Get the Functional Tarot. Get a taste of my creativity with this fun, sexy mystery, Die by the Sword, the first in the Cassie Belmont Tarot Reader Mysteries series. Get your copy! Get LIT! Grab the lightbulb logo on a bottle, hat, phone case, button, and more.   Support the Podcast. Or join my brand new Coffee By The Water Club and get a bunch of extra goodies like bonus podcast episodes, art no one else sees, and music no one else hears! Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/ Website: IzoldaT.com Author Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/ Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izoldat Twitter: https://twitter.com/Izoldat Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | I'm thrilled that you're tuning in to the Innovative Mindset. Get in touch if you have questions or comments. *Affiliate link. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I'll get a small commission.  

Great to chat with Dimitry Gershenson, Co-founder and CEO at Enduring Planet, Enduring Planet offers rapid financing for Climate Entrepreneurs without dilution, personal guarantees, or collateral! We discussed revenue-based financing, the pros and cons of that compared to other forms of financing, how easy is the process like and more!https://carbotnic.com/enduringplanetDownload Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Calculator: https://enduringplanet.com/resources/calculator Remember, If you want to support the podcast please rate and review 5 stars on  Apple, Thanks so much! James

In today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Dimitry Gershenson, CEO and Founder of Enduring Planet, about his journey from a globe-trotting career to establishing a new model of impact investing, providing Founder-friendly, accessible finance to climate entrepreneurs working towards a more livable planet. Each year we collectively fall short of more than 4.5 trillion dollars in the climate financing needed, and Enduring Planet is determined to make a dent in that total with an investment model which aligns business acumen with clear and robust ethical principles. Topics Discussed: The global climate financing landscape, and why Enduring Planet was founded with a mission so make a dent in our environmental debt Why impact investment has traditionally lagged behind traditional funding avenues, and how that looks set to change How Enduring Planet assesses the environmental credentials and commercial viability of potential investment partners Why, for Enduring Planet, all capital is just capital, but not all capital should support every venture

Curious about how to build a career with finance and climate? In episode 8 of Season 9 this session Dimitry shares key tips for finance and non-finance people who strive to work at the intersection of finance, planet and impact. This is an area of tremendous growth as there is a desperate need to not only move capital out of destructive industries and investing, but also to radically scale investments in companies that are building services and products that are advancing a more sustainable world. Dimitry will discuss lessons from his career, what skills are needed to work in this area (as well as potential roles for non-finance people), and tips for upskilling.  Dimitry Gershenson is the co-founder and CEO of Enduring Planet. Dimitry has worked in climate and impact investing for over a decade, partnering with, and investing in startups, funds, and non-profits across the US, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.  Prior to Enduring Planet, Dimitry led M&A and served as COO for Rango Wireless, an Enduring Ventures portfolio company. Before that, Dimitry built Meta's Energy Access program, a $15M+ investing initiative that enabled energy access for 3M people and unlocked nearly $500M in additional capital in underserved markets like Kenya and India. While at Meta, Dimitry also led the development of multiple predictive ML products in the cleantech space and built corporate accelerator programs for impact startups in India and Puerto Rico.  Dimitry has an MS in Energy and Resources from UC Berkeley and a BS in Natural Resource Management from Rutgers University. He lives in Portland,OR with his wife, 4 y/o daughter, and bird.

How can we finance the myriad startups and small business transitions that will bring the sustainable economy to full flower? Our guest, Dimitry Gershenson, is cofounder and CEO of Enduring Planet, argues that the climate crisis has made the human and business response inevitable. Enduring Planet was launched to non-dilutive financing in the form of unsecured loans, to climate mitigation companies that help reduce emissions, carbon removal startups that capture CO2 from the atmosphere, and firms that provide climate adaptation and resilience services that will be needed in response to climate change. He shares the key trends in the market driving new financing and how his team selects companies based on similar criteria as a venture capital firm without taking stock, providing loans based on the borrowers' cash flow. Enduring Planet also seeks out diverse and inclusive companies and organizations delivering goods and services in marginalized communities.Dimitry explains why Enduring Planet invested in Compost Colorado and AQUAOSO, an agricultural data company, as examples of recent deals. Interest in investing for sustainability has soared in recent years. Bloomberg reports that in 2021 more than $1.6 trillion of debt financing went to corporate and infrastructure transitions to renewable, low-carbon and low-impact business approaches. That brings the total invested in sustainable paths to more than $4 trillion, or about 4.2% of the value of the world's economy last year. Tune in to get a sense of the financing activity at the grassroots of the sustainable economy and be introduced to debt financing for sustainability-focused startups. You can learn more about Enduring Planet at https://enduringplanet.com/

PODCAST GUEST BIO: Enduring Planet is a fast and founder-friendly non-dilutive capital source for climate entrepreneurs. Apply in 10 mins. Get funded in 30 days. No collateral, no personal guarantees. Their goal is to fund $2.5B in these capital solutions in the next five years. Dimitry Gershenson is the cofounder and CEO of Enduring Planet. He is also a former entrepreneur; prior lead on Meta's Energy Access program, a $15M+ investing initiative that enabled energy access for 3M people and unlocked nearly $500M in additional capital in underserved markets like Kenya and India; and Board member at Ecosafi, a Lowercarbon Capital-backed climate startup enabling clean cooking in emerging markets ------- QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED: Business What does your company do? What makes you unique versus the competition? What are 1-2 lessons you've learned about funding your growth with outside investors? Personal If you had to start over, what are 1-2 tips you'd give yourself in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact? What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks? What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools? ------- PODCAST HOST: Entrepreneurs for Impact is on a mission to help climate innovators grow faster with new investment capital, share best practices among peers, expand their networks, and reach their full potential. Our three offerings include: Climate CEO Mastermind Peer Groups — Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls. Today's highly curated Mastermind members represent over $8B in market cap or assets under management. Online course on "Funding Your Climate Tech Startup" — Two-week boot camp offering 500+ climate investor list (with emails), a 5-step process for raising capital, the top 10 startup funding mistakes, and much more. Newsletter — A 3-minute weekly summary of climate tech, startups, better habits, and deep work. Programs are led by Dr. Chris Wedding — 3x founder, $1B of investment experience, and Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill professor, with 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entrepreneurs-for-impact/message

Whether we succeed in hitting global climate targets could all come down to the flow of money. Join us as Dimitry Gershenson of Enduring Planet explains.

How much money is needed to keep climate change under 1.5 degrees celsius, how much is currently available, and how much more money needs to be found after the passage of the inflation protection act? We talk with Dimitry Gershenson and Erin Davis, co-founders of the climate-centric lending platform Enduring Planet, to get the skinny. The conversation starts about eighteen minutes into the episode.

The thing that's most exciting for us working in climate is that we are witnessing one of the largest societal transformations that we'll probably ever see. And we're right at the start of it.  Over the next decade, we're going to see an explosion of growth and opportunity in this space. Last year, over $40 billion in venture capital went to over 900 climate tech companies. To put that in context, that's double what it was just the year before. And yet, this is just a fraction of climate entrepreneurship. In addition to these hundreds of venture backed startups, there's hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions of small businesses, turning their sights to climate impact. Most are not a fit for or interested in venture capital, but they still have financing needs. This is the market that Dimitry Gershenson and Erin Davis are serving with their startup, Enduring Planet. They offer non-dilutive funding on founder-friendly terms. While there's a ton of coverage of the venture capital market, Dimitry and Erin bring unique perspectives to the incredibly diverse and expansive field of climate entrepreneurship. Full disclosure: I'm a big fan of Enduring Planet and recently made a small investment in their seed round. I think you'll see why I'm so excited by their potential. Here we go. In Today's Episode, we cover:[4:30] What is Enduring Planet and what problem is it aiming to solve [6:02] The type of companies that Enduring Planet is looking to invest in [8:05] What it means to be founder-friendly and the experience founders can expect [10:36] What is non-dilutive funding and why might it be the best option [11:08] The market size and exciting areas for non-dilutive climate investments [15:06] How many companies Enduring Planet is looking at and the current reach [19:24] Serving underrepresented founders through corporate DNA [24:12] The breadth of companies emerging and the generational shift [27:37] Fixed income intermediaries as a missing piece of the climate innovation puzzle [31:18] What is revenue-based financing, how it works, and why it's the first product [35:26] What revenue-based financing means for business and viability [39:04] Using technology to improve the process of evaluating investment opportunities [41:09] Enduring Planet's growth goals for the next 3-5 years [44:30] Advice for individual investors interested in climate Resources Mentionedhttps://enduringplanet.com/ (Enduring Planet) https://www.angellist.com/ (AngelList) https://www.carboncollective.co/ (Carbon Collective) Connect with Dimitry Gershenson and Erin DavisConnect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgershenson/ (Dimitry) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/erindavis3/ (Erin) Connect With Jason Rissmanhttps://investedinclimate.com (https://InvestedInClimate.com)  On https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrissman/ (LinkedIn) On https://twitter.com/jasonrissman (Twitter) Subscribe to https://pod.link/1620915138 (Invested In Climate)

Our guest this week on the pod is Dimitry Gershenson.  Dimitry is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enduring Planet - they ofter growth capital for climate entrepreneurs that is simple, fast and founder-friendly.  Resources mentioned in this episode include: Enduring Planet site Enduring Planet blog Supply Shift site PCDN site Climate Policy Initiative site Climate Tech VC Saybrook Business Administration programs Paul's social entrepreneur coaching

This week on the pod is our montly solo episode with Paul Zelizer.  Paul is the Founder & CEO of Awarepreneurs and the host of the popular Awarepreneurs podcast.  He's also been a coach for social entrepreneurs and conscious business owners for more than 15 years. Businesses started during a recession article Awarepreneurs core values Enduring Planet site Lean Startup book Paul's Strategy Sessions

On episode 53 I talk with Dimitry Gershenson of Enduring Planet. Enduring Planet provides growth capital for climate entrepreneurs, they offer rapid financing without dilution, personal guarantees, or collateral.Climate has quickly become one of the most interesting topics out there today. There is a lot of discussion around the topic but depending on where you live the action being taken differs widely.For Dimitry and the Enduring Planet team, the climate is not just a job, it's a passion. When talking to Dimitry you begin to understand that a lot has started to change but there is still monumental work to be completed.Enduring Planet is doing its part to help fill the giant capital hole that exists in climate change. There is a chasm of underinvestment overall. Without more firms like Enduring Planet and their portfolio companies, we will continue to see the devastating impacts of climate change increase. There is hope, the momentum is starting to build and there are a lot of exciting founder stories that are all helping to make needed change. Dimitry and I talk about the types of founders they fund, why they decided to structure the firm the way they did, raising capital, and a whole lot more. So without further ado, I present Dimitry Gershenson of Enduring Planet. I hope you all enjoy the show and be prepared to learn:Dimitry's journey to Enduring PlanetLessons from emerging marketsWhy the climate conversation has started to change in the last 10 yearsWe underinvest in the climate between $3 - $5 trillionThey have a broad definition of climate focused fintechWhy the last couple of years has give Dimitry hope about the climateWhy they structured Enduring Planet the way they didBiggest lesson learned - capital education is neededBest advice received - it's a marathon, not a sprintRecommended reading - Dark Tower Series by Stephen KingAnd much more...

Despite trillions of dollars pouring into climate tech, there's still a huge funding gap. So how do we close it?  The answer is through forward thinking investment in founders at the forefront of cutting edge tech. And one company working to do just that is Enduring Planet. Welcome to Season 2. Nick kicks off with a seriously impressive guest, Dimitry Gershenson, Co-Founder and CEO. They get into the reasons why we only get half the picture when it comes to investment and equity, and how non-financial factors can make a serious difference in lending.  You'll hear why Dimitry and his team are super intentional when it comes to championing under-represented founders, why they believe diversity makes better business sense, and Enduring Planet's no BS approach for founders to apply and get funded. Follow Dimitry: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgershenson (linkedin.com/in/dgershenson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/d_gershenson (twitter.com/d_gershenson) Stay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool:https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/keep-cool/ (https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/keep-cool/ )or follow Nick Van Osdol on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvanosdol (https://twitter.com/nickvanosdol)

And we're back. I was off last week with Covid, hence the gap in the usual weekly cadence. But boy do I have an excellent episode for you this week to make up for it. Enduring Planet is a FinTech lender focused exclusively on the new climate economy. I invited Dimitry Gershenson, the company's CEO and Co-Founder to come on the podcast to tell me all about it.We had a fascinating conversation discussing the reason why Dimitri co-founded Enduring Planet, the kind of help they provide for climate companies, and what their plans for the future are.This was an excellent episode of the podcast and I learned loads as always, and I hope you do too.If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to leave me a voice message over on my SpeakPipe page, head on over to the Climate 21 Podcast Forum, or just send it to me as a direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. Audio messages will get played (unless you specifically ask me not to).And if you want to know more about any of SAP's Sustainability solutions, head on over to www.sap.com/sustainability, and if you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. Thanks.And remember, stay healthy, stay safe, stay sane!Music credit - Intro and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

Featuring conversations with Dimitry Gershenson, co-founder of Enduring Planet; James Murray, EIC of BusinessGreen; and Frank Reig, CEO of Revel.

Enduring Planet provides hassle-free growth capital to climate entrepreneurs. They help entrepreneurs working on the reduction of carbon emissions, removal of carbon from the atmosphere or resilience to climate change access non-dilutive capital quickly.Michelle and Dimitry discuss what the current funding landscape is like for climate entrepreneurs today, what entrepreneurs should consider when deciding what types of funding to seek and how Enduring Planet can help close the gap on the multi-trillion dollars of funding needed to achieve the world's climate goals.Relevant links:https://enduringplanet.comSupport the show

From living in rural Honduras to Facebook and now funding climate tech, meet Dimitry Gershenson, Founder and CEO of Enduring Planet Ep.#43 Dimitry Gershenson, Founder and CEO of Enduring Planet - Tech4Climate Podcast by Startup Basecamp PART 1: Meet the founder: During this new episode of our Founder Series, we are sitting down with Dimitry Gershenson, Co-founder and CEO of Enduring Planet. Dimitry built Enduring Planet to be a fintech lender focused exclusively on the new climate economy in order to provide fast and simple, founder-friendly capital to climate entrepreneurs, both big and small. His company lends to startups and SMBs through a product called revenue-based financing which requires no collateral, no personal guarantees, and no dilution. Above all, it was designed to be easy and fast for entrepreneurs so they can apply in ten minutes, get a term sheet in a week, and get funded in 30 days. I was excited to speak with Dimitry, who discovered his passion for sustainability while working in Honduras. Realizing the possibility of improving livelihoods while meeting climate and environmental goals, Dimitry got a master's in Energy and Resources at Berkeley University before working at Facebook to build a program improving access to energy in emerging markets helping get people electricity for the first time and helped get access for credit to women entrepreneurs that were building ecommerce businesses on the platform. He then transitioned to Enduring Planet, a smallholding company with a variety of portfolios, where he eventually pitched the idea to create Enduring Planet to specifically fund climate-focused companies. In this episode, we will learn more about the main players and needs in the climate finance landscape today, the global amount needed to reach net-zero versus how much is currently deployed, and the main challenges and opportunities in the market to accelerate the capital deployment. Together we will cover how Enduring Planet was created, what gaps Dimitry found in the market that inspired him to focus on revenue-based financing, and how his solution compares to others in the market. Finally, Dimitry will share his founder's journey in building Enduring Planet, what keeps him up at night and how you can get involved. PART 2: My secret sauce: (AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY - More info on our site) During the second part of the talk, Dimitry will give his secret sauce for early-stage founders looking to fundraise by giving his tips for increasing the odds of success. Finally, he will share how he has managed to maintain a good work-life balance as a busy CEO and some of the books he has learned from.

1. Dimitry's background studying natural resource management and exploring rural energy problems  2. Dimitry's role at Enduring Ventures and the work they do to support companies over the long term   3. A deep dive into Enduring Planet's work providing capital for climate entrepreneurs  4. Dimitry's vision for the future of the clean energy transition