CleanTechies Podcast
Dealing w/ Bandwagoning, Incubators, & Moats, with Alex Mitchell (Full Turn Capital)
18 Jun 2023
Ever wondered how CleanTech investments and business models are shaping the industry? In this episode, we're joined by Alex Mitchell, founder of Full Turn Capital, to explore the ins and outs of investing in the climate tech space. From understanding the potential of pre-seed and seed-stage businesses to creating long-term competitive advantages, we discuss it all with Alex.Dive into the challenges and opportunities of investing in early-stage startups, as well as how to craft compelling pitches for venture capitalists and avoid the pitfalls of bandwagoning in the tech world. Alex also shares his insights on the value of incubators like Los Angeles CleanTech Incubator (LACI), where he serves as a senior advisor, and the spectrum of services they offer to help startups grow and succeed.Whether you're a founder, investor, or just curious about the CleanTech industry, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice. Join us as we explore the many facets of the CleanTech space with Alex Mitchell, and learn how investing in climate tech business models can make a quantifiable impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Don't miss out on this fascinating discussion!Enjoy the Episode! ๐๐บ ๐ Prefer to watch: subscribe on YouTube.๐ซ Interested in written summaries and takeaways from the episode? Subscribe to the newsletter.Want to be part of the community and engage further? Check out the Slack Channel. https://tinyurl.com/mwkn8zk5-----Topics: * 2:01 How he got into CT Investing* 13:08 Favorite Business Models* 20:51 Advice to Founders* 25:10 Moats* 29:05 Financing Your Company* 33:28 Deal Flow* 36:42 Key Components of a Pitch Deck* 41:58 Dealing with Bandwagoning* 49:22 Incubators* 56:51 When is an Incubator the most ValuableOther episodes you might enjoy:**Most Recent Episode: From Restaurants to ClimateTech: Building a Carbon Capture Concrete Company w/ Tim Sperry (Carbon Limit)**Similar Topic: Re-Engineering the World because the Future is Decarbonized w/ Matt Ward (4Ward.VC)**Something Totally Different: 3D Printed Buildings, Near Zero Waste, w/ Sam Ruben (Mighty Buildings) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cleantechies.substack.com/subscribe
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