Nature-based Carbon Removal: DroneSeed’s Reforestation Model

Nature-based Carbon Removal: DroneSeed’s Reforestation Model

Author: Harvard Business School Business & Environment Initiative December 14, 2022 Duration: 43:41
Grant Canary, CEO of DroneSeed, a startup company designed to accelerate reforestation after wildfires, shares his perspective on the landscape of nature-based carbon removal solutions and how DroneSeed has developed a business model to address both climate and financial risk. He also discusses how his venture capital background lends itself to tackling complex climate solutions and he offers advice for those interested in careers in business and climate change.   For transcripts and other resources, visit climaterising.org . Guest: Grant Canary, CEO, DroneSeed

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