Long-Term Investing for a Climate Revolution
Episode description
What if the biggest investment opportunity of our time is also our greatest challenge?
In this episode of Leaders on a Mission, host Simon Leich sits down with Adrian Bührer, Managing Partner at Übermorgen Ventures, to explore the intersection of venture capital and climate innovation.
Adrian shares his journey from entrepreneur to impact investor, the critical role of long-term capital in decarbonization, and why climate tech is the next big frontier.
From nuclear fusion to carbon removal, tune in to discover the groundbreaking startups shaping a sustainable future.
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0:44 - Adrian’s journey into entrepreneurship
2:08 - The lightbulb moment on climate change
10:00 - Investing to solve the climate crisis
14:23 - Übermorgen Ventures’ unique investment approach
20:00 - Politics, regulation, and climate finance
25:21 - Balancing long-term vs. short-term investments
31:33 - Challenges faced by climate tech founders
38:30 - The importance of resilience in founders
43:00 - A success story of grit and perseverance
Useful links:
Übermorgen Ventures’ website: https://www.uebermorgen.vc/
Übermorgen Ventures’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/%C3%BCbermorgen-ventures/
Adrian Bührer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianbuehrer/
Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/
Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/