An insightful fireside chat on the state of ClimateTech in 2024, moderated by Zain Tarawneh, ClimateTech Lead at Hub71. Featuring Rick Fox, ex-NBA player and Co-Founder & CEO at Partanna, Sonia Weymuller, Co-Founder and General Partner at VentureSouq, and Rushad Nanavatty, Managing Director at Third Derivative.

This discussion dives into the latest innovations, the acceleration needed to achieve net-zero goals by 2050, and the pivotal role of the global South in this transition. Discover how startups, investors, and corporates are collaborating to drive change and leapfrog towards a sustainable future.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction by Hub71+ ClimateTech Lead Zain Tarawneh
0:34 - The State of ClimateTech Today and Net-Zero Goals
0:50 - Sonia Weymuller from VentureSouq Introduces Herself and the Company's Focus
1:32 - Rushad Nanavatty from Third Derivative Discusses the Role of Accelerators in ClimateTech
3:05 - Rick Fox from Partana Shares His Journey from Basketball to ClimateTech
5:29 - Rick Fox on the Importance of Collaboration and Education in ClimateTech
8:22 - Rushad on the Gaps in ClimateTech Funding and the Need for More Investment in Hard Tech
12:40 - Sonia's Insights on the Evolution of ClimateTech Funding in the Region
17:56 - Rick's Experience as a ClimateTech Founder Entering the Middle East Market
23:05 - Rushad on the Importance of Technology Brokering and Corporate Engagement
28:41 - Sonia on the Challenges of Corporate Innovation and Pilot Projects
37:20 - Rick Fox on the Emotional Challenges of Disrupting Traditional Industries
46:14 - Sonia's Closing Notes for ClimateTech Founders
47:40 - Rushad's Closing Notes About Doing the Right Things and Forging the Right Partnerships
49:42 - Rick's Closing Notes on Teamwork, Dedication, and Hope
53:34 - Q&A Session Begins with Questions on Funding Gaps and Commercialization Challenges
1:18:17 - Closing Notes by Zain

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