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Check out this exciting opportuntiy to work alongside Chase Dwyer and Carbon Ridge ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvyVcnHH

Shoutout Priscilla Tyler + Mikaela Lipsky! Amazing work to all those who contributed to this incredible report 👏 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eVxdAZ3S 

🌍 Join us for our Pitch for Purpose event on January 23, 2025 in San Francisco in Partnership with ClimateImpact! 🌆 5 climate tech startups will duke it out for recognition and resources in front of an elite panel of investors. This intimate gathering connects 150+ curated attendees - from founders to students - all united by the mission to supercharge climate innovation! 🤖 Don't miss your chance to network, witness some epic pitches, and support the climate tech ecosystem. 💪 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gzi9WEXg Register now: https://lu.ma/sdbzh7uk #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Entrepreneurs #Startups #ClimateInnovation

🚨 Big news, everyone! 🚨 We’re officially rebranding! Say hello to Ankyra—a word rooted in the Greek term for "anchor." This shift is more than just a branding change; it represents a deeper alignment with our mission. Oh, and guess what? It’s exactly one year since we first set sail on this platform. 🥳🎉 Here’s the scoop: At Ankyra, we believe the "why" is the most powerful force in both founders' and investors' journeys. It's the anchor that keeps them grounded, resilient, and focused through the highs and lows of building transformative solutions. The why is the anchor that keeps you steady—through the wins, the struggles, and all the “WTF do we do next?” moments…. When the WHY is big enough, the HOW doesn’t matter… Just like an anchor stabilizes a ship, our mission is to support those who are steadfast in tackling the climate crisis, driven by purpose and vision. While our name has changed, our commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and impact in the climate-tech ecosystem remains unwavering. We want to be that anchor for you. Whether it’s connecting you to the right people, highlighting trailblazing ideas, or shouting out the changemakers, we’re here to keep the climate movement moving forward. 🌎 So, same mission. Fresh look. Bigger vision. Ready to dig even deeper into the "why" and build a future we can all be proud of. 🎯 Check out the new site: https://www.ankyra.us/ 💬 Tell us what you think in the comments—we’re all ears and high-fives. Here’s to another year of impact. Let’s keep anchoring ourselves to what matters. 🙌

Applications are now open for our first-ever pitch competition! 🎉 Who Should Apply: Early stage founders looking to raise pre seed / seed funding with a bold climate tech idea ready to make waves 🌊 What’s on the Line? Five selected startups will pitch to a panel of five climate tech investors (stay tuned for the reveal 👀) and compete for a cash prize! 📝 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gzi9WEXg 🚨 Application Deadline: December 7 🚨 📍Where: 9Zero, 350 California St., San Francisco ⏰ When: January 23rd, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Let’s drive change—apply today and shape the future of climate tech! 🌎

9Zero SF is hiring! If you are are super-connector (or know one) check out our newest role as SF Community Manager at the 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub! #9Zero #climatetech #hiring

🌱 Up Next: Meet Tom McQuillen of ReGen Ventures! Straight out of Byron Bay, Australia, Tom McQuillen is a partner at ReGen Ventures—a fund that’s all about backing #regenerative tech startups and betting on bold, game-changing teams on a mission to reshape our world for the better. ReGen’s philosophy? It’s as natural as it gets, zeroing in on three key areas: 🌾 Food & Agriculture  🌍Materials & Products  🌬️Decarbonization 💡 Fun Fact: Their portfolio includes cutting-edge players like Clean Crop Technologies, Inc., Aigen, Banyu Carbon, BurnBot, Inc., meati™, Pachama, Asterix Foods, and more! Yep, these folks are reshaping the future as we speak. A quick look at Tom’s Journey: 👉 BA in Business Info Systems, Monash University 👉 MBA from University of Oxford 👉 Former Consultant at PwC & Senior Consultant at Grant Thornton Australia 👉 Business Director at SONATI Nicaragua 👉 Head of Product at Yume Food Australia 👉 Growth Manager at Prolific 👉 Managing Director at Oxford Seed Fund 👉 First Believer & Hive Leader at Startmate 👉 Lifesaver with Surf Life Saving Australia 🏊 In his own words: “What really drives it is the chance just to work with incredible people. I can't think of anything more interesting, motivating, or fulfilling than getting to spend my days surrounded by people much smarter than me who are dedicating their lives to changing the world. They're ambitious, brave and courageous enough to try and do something that most people don't think is possible.” 🚀 Dive into Tom’s story and see how he’s leveling up regenerative tech. From his consulting days in Australia to running an environmental nonprofit in Nicaragua, he's been on a wild ride that led him right to the climate sector. He’s pumped about all the fresh talent flooding into this space—and let’s be real, we are too! 🔗 Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g2A9uNFY

🌱 Up next: Meet Edo Perry, CEO and Co-founder of Elements World Elements is making serious moves in the corporate world by helping large companies (1,000+ employees) tackle their employee emissions. The company hones in on three biggies from Scope 3 emissions: 1️⃣ Business travel 2️⃣ Commuting 3️⃣ Remote work How do they do it? By integrating with the company’s existing systems—think HR software, expense reports, travel booking—Elements gathers precise data and gets straight to the core of reducing emissions, not just offsetting them. Bonus: this approach saves companies a lot of money in the process. 💡 Fun Fact: Global estimates suggesting that business travel accounts for 15-20% of an organization's total Scope 3 emissions, releasing over 50 million metric tons of CO2 annually. 💼 Edo’s Snapshot: 👉 CEO & Co-Founder, Elements World 👉Climatech Advisor at J-Impact Fund 👉Founder of Climatech Jobs community 👉Sustainability Project Manager at Apple 👉Ambassador at ClimateHack Bay Area 👉Chapter Lead at VOYAGERS.io Bay Area 👉Mentor & Guest Lecturer at Reichman University + additional universities 👉Officer in the Israeli Military Intelligence (NBD) 👉Founder of NATURESTEVE Edo’s all about being a “problem finder,” not just a solver. His take? “Flexibility is definitely something founders have to have. I believe in focusing 80% on the problem and 20% on the solution.” 🚀 We’re diving into Edo’s epic climate journey, from organizing beach cleanups to working at Apple and evolving into a sustainability leader. Elements is aiming for a jaw-dropping goal: reaching 154 million employees, which would cut emissions by a whole gigaton. Talk about making waves! Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/g2A9uNFY

Hey, rising college juniors and seniors 👋 Last call to apply for the True Ventures Fellowship! If you're interested in VC, the startup ecosystem, and making a ton of awesome new friends (including my now co-worker, Shan Reddy), I can't recommend this fellowship enough. It had a huge impact on my life — with a big shoutout to Julie Walker, Lydia Delios Morrison, Bryan Mason, and Grace P.. Applications are due tonight at 11:59 pm ;) https://lnkd.in/gMg_EEPT

🌱 Next up, let’s meet Michael Smith, Co-Founder and General Partner of Regeneration.VC VC. Regeneration.VC is all about tackling the 45% of emissions tied to materials and supply chains through ClimateTech solutions in areas like apparel, packaging, and food. Their mission? Creating abundance within planetary boundaries through regenerative consumer value chains. 💡 Fun Fact: Their portfolio is packed with groundbreaking companies like Cruz Foam, Greyparrot, VitroLabs Inc, CleanO2 Carbon Capture Technologies, PANGAIA, and TULU. 💼 A quick look at Michael: 👉 Earned his B.S. in Communication and Media Studies from Northwestern University 👉 Founded Michael Smith Event Music 👉 Founded Creative Space® 👉 Chair of the Shared Mission 👉 Founded The Playlist Generation 👉 Mentor to grad students at UC Santa Barbara 👉 Advisor for the Harnessing Plants Initiative at Salk Institute for Biological Studies 👉 Principal at Ponvalley Michael hit us with this gem of advice: “There is a role and need for you that no one else is working on, and can make you a ton of money and be incredibly rewarding, So find it and go for it. All in.” 🚀 So let’s dive into Michael’s story—from TV, DJing, and building a music streaming service to going all in on climate tech investing. He’s all about adding value beyond just the cash, and he shows us why climate tech is where the future (and rewards) are. P.S. This chat was so fire we have to drop it on Spotify/Apple Podcast. Details to come! Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g2A9uNFY #climatetech #investors #earthfirst #innovation #sustainability #leadership #climatechange