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On a recent flight to Mexico City for vacation, Anita noticed a price tag on the back of a recent book I purchased. Anita:" Where did you get that? " Me: "On Amazon a few days ago." Anita: "I hope you didn't pay more
investing
"This time it's different." Investors and founders live and die by this cliché, and cynics mock them when things go wrong. I think about this concept frequently because to be focused on cleantech today inherently means I believe this time is different. Cynicism provides a safety
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Today, Energize announced our participation in PVcase’s $100M investment round alongside new investor Highland Capital and existing investor Elephant VC. PVcase is the sixth investment from our growth platform and the first investment with no prior venture funding from Energize. In true Energize fashion, however, PVcase represents a total
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I've read dozens of biographies on business and political leaders. In almost every one of them, the subject says something like, "Once you realize every decision comes down to 1 key point, things get easier.” As a young reader, this felt like BS. As an experienced (ish)
climate
A re-birth of manufacturing and the middle class starts with the energy transition.
investing
Forget the noise, trust the process.
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Creativity isn't just for artists.
investing
Skillfulness takes time, and life is short. When I first came across the Latin phrase "ars longa, vita brevis," it struck a chord within me. In the world of investing, it can take five years, and often closer to seven or ten years, before you can honestly gauge
teamwork
Ted Lasso sadly came to an end this week. The series began and ended with “Be a Goldfish.” Ted’s way of encouraging his players, and eventually his son to move on quickly from mistakes. I never doubt the wisdom of Coach Lasso, but today I want to talk about
teamwork
The legendary producer shares tips in his new book that apply to the creative process
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I’m slightly changing the focus of my blog moving forward, I’ll still cover climate tech and sustainability often. After all, it’s been my professional life for the last 13 years and I love it. But, I know your time is valuable and your inbox is full, which
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Today’s post is short and sweet. Two charts caught my eye yesterday. 1. The price per ton for carbon in the EU eclipsed €100 for the first time. 2. Russia’s share of natural gas imports to the EU has fallen by 80% in 24 months. These two milestones