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. 
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<li>Key risks across / what’s on the chopping block </li>
<li>Possible silver linings & some wins </li>
<li>Recognizing the reality of the situation </li>
<li>Examples of likely downside </li>
<li>Choose a new narrative </li>
<li>Key advice to startups 
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<li>Better / Faster / Cheaper </li>
<li>Bring on Non-Climate Investors </li>
<li>Choose the Right Customers </li>
<li>Involve CVCs</li>
<li>Build in Climate-Friendly States</li>
<li>Help the US Compete with China </li>
<li>Recognize Climate is not Everyone’s #1 Issue </li>
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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 
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<li>00:00 Brief Reactions</li>
<li>02:53 Key Implications (What’s at Risk & Upsides?)</li>
<li>06:11 Rural vs Urban Perspectives on Climate Issues</li>
<li>09:00 Navigating Climate Conversations in a Conservative Context</li>
<li>11:51 Opportunities and Risks for Climate Tech Under Trump</li>
<li>15:13 Changing how you Market Your Climate Tech Startup </li>
<li>21:52 Strategies for Climate Tech Founders Moving Forward</li>
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Links
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<li>Cipher: <a href="https://www.ciphernews.com/articles/with-donald-trump-victory-here-are-his-energy-and-climate-positions/">With Donald Trump victory, here are his energy and climate positions</a></li>
<li>Nature: <a href="https://www.nature.org/en-us/newsroom/state-ballot-measures-2024-election/">Big State and Local Wins for Climate and Conservation in the United States</a></li>
<li>The Hill: <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4815990-mike-johnson-ira-clean-energy-tax-credits/">18 House Republicans ask Johnson not to target IRA clean energy tax credits</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://twitter.com/SilasMahner">@Silas</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/Somil_Agg">@Somil_Agg</a> on X </li>
<li>This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast.</li>
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#219 How to Win in ClimateTech Under Trump

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 [&hellip;]

CleanTechies Podcast Episode #219

#219 How to Win in ClimateTech Under Trump