(Part 2) Role of Venture Capital in Clean Tech Startups with Rob van der Meij - Ep 173

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Sharing valuable insights on strategic partnerships, Rob van der Meij, a partner at Capricorn Partners joins host Victoria Meyer for the final installment of this series, citing successful collaborations like Econic’s partnership with Unilever and Monument Chemical, and the significance of balanced, non-competing alliances.

Gain a deeper understanding of the venture capital process in green chemistry and how startups drive innovation where large corporates might hesitate. Discover the essential steps for assessing potential investments and the importance of diverse perspectives on boards to foster long-term success and sustainability in the industry.

Join us this week as Victoria and Rob discuss the following topics:

• Partnering criteria in chemical industry VC
• Board Diversity and Corporate Vision
• Capricorn Partners' Investment Strategy and their approach to VC
• The role of leadership in driving success
• Next steps for investors and investment funds: how to get involved with VC

Killer Quote: "It’s not just about being a shark; in the chemicals and energy world, you need to be the right kind of matchmaker. Balancing between enabling innovation and ensuring sustainability can make a real difference in this industry." — Rob van der Meij

Other Links:

Tom van Aken, Avantium: Commercializing New Technologies For A Sustainable World With Tom Van Aken Of Avantium

Corey Tyre of Trillium: Scaling Up Sustainable Chemistry: Trillium’s Path to Green Acrylonitrile Technology with Corey Tyree

James Gibson, Void Technologies: Neil Burns, James Gibson, And Jon Timbers On Creating A Greener Planet With Sustainable Innovation

Keith Wiggins Econic Technologies: From Carbon Emissions To Valuable Raw Material With Keith Wiggins of Econic Technologies

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