Climate Change Is a Social Issue - Alina Klarner (Impact Shakers)

Climate Change Is a Social Issue - Alina Klarner (Impact Shakers)

Author: Hugo Rauch April 3, 2025 Duration: 40:14
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Thank you to BioEsol for sponsoring this episode. đź’š

BioEsol is an AI-powered energy company bringing Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) to industrial and SME clients, enabling energy autonomy, cost savings, and sustainability - with no upfront investment. In April, the company will open its Series A round to accelerate its expansion in France & Europe.

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This week, we’re joined by Alina Klarner, the General Partner at Impact Shakers - a fund, accelerator, and ecosystem built to back diverse impact founders. In this episode, we explore how climate and social challenges intersect, and why investing at that intersection leads to stronger outcomes.

We discuss:

* Why investing in diverse teams is a competitive advantage

* The business case for aligning climate and social impact

* Embedding systemic thinking into startup models from Day 1

* What VCs can do to make the ecosystem more inclusive

* … and more!

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⌛TIMESTAMPS

* 00:00 - Introduction

* 04:31 - Co-Founder Dating is Key

* 06:29 - Investing at the Intersection of Climate and Social Issues

* 08:52 - The Economic Rational Behind Climate + Social*

* 12:33 - Embedding Social Impact in Business Models

* 14:29 - Investment Criteria for Diverse Founders

* 16:22 - Tools for Assessing Impact

* 20:18 - Investment Criteria for Diverse Founders

* 23:58 - Access to Capital for Diverse Founders

* 25:48 - Encouraging VCs to Invest in Climate and Social

* 27:41 - Policies for Impact Investing

* 32:26 - VCs talk to VCs

* 35:24 - Fire Questions

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▶️ CONNECT WITH ALINA

* Alina Klarner – Alina Klarner | LinkedIn

* Impact Shakers - Impact Shakers

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đź”— CONNECT WITH ME

* Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/

* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/

* Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com

* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch

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đź“š REFERENCES AND MENTIONS

* Byway – Flight-free travel company

* Nibs Etc. – Upcycled juice pulp into granola

* Circular Library Network – Hardware/software for peer-to-peer sharing

* Farcorda – Aggregates secondhand product listings across platforms

* Vested Impact – Impact due diligence tool used by Impact Shakers

* Impact Principles (Impact Shakers internal framework – link it)

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🎙️PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE

* Dr Benedikt Buchspies - How to Use LCAs for VC Investments (Planet A)

* Tina Dreimann on Community Investing in Climate Tech (better ventures)

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Hugo Rauch hosts New Wave, a podcast that lives at the intersection of business ambition and scientific reality. This isn't about distant predictions or abstract science; it's a grounded exploration of the technologies and companies being built right now to address our environmental future. Each episode focuses on the practical journey, dissecting the models, the breakthroughs, and the hard decisions that define the climate tech landscape. You'll hear from founders, researchers, and investors who are actively shaping this space, getting into the specifics of what works, what doesn't, and why. The conversations move beyond hype to examine the tangible mechanics of creating viable solutions, from energy storage and sustainable materials to carbon removal and regenerative agriculture. It’s for anyone who thinks about the climate challenge not just as a crisis, but as a complex and urgent field of innovation. By tuning into this podcast, you gain a clearer understanding of the economic forces and scientific principles driving the next generation of environmental solutions. New Wave connects the dots between the lab, the boardroom, and the impact we need to see in the world, offering a sober yet optimistic look at where substantive progress is truly being made.
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