Transforming Risk into Opportunity: Insights from Climate Tech Leader John White
Fri Dec 06 2024
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of our guest, who transitioned from a traditional consulting career at EY and KPMG to pursuing a passion for climate technology. Our guest shares insights into their initial false start in life while studying computing and management, and how a pivotal moment led them to re-evaluate their career path. With a strong affinity for the outdoors, they discovered their true interests and the importance of working with purpose. Join us as we explore the intersection of technology and climate action, and learn about the lessons and takeaways from their experiences in scale-up technology businesses.
[00:00:28] Climate resilience adaptation journey.
[00:04:14] Business continuity in challenging environments.
[00:09:50] Community-driven social change.
[00:12:26] Climate tech's evolution and challenges.
[00:15:37] Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
[00:20:03] Customer awareness of climate data.
[00:24:00] Climate data for social good.
[00:27:08] Innovation vs. commercialization in startups.
[00:31:02] Understanding risk and quantifying it.
[00:36:06] Importance of data communication.
[00:39:19] Climate change and business risks.
[00:43:31] Career pivot to startups.
[00:47:39] Business versus creative in startups.
[00:50:34] Choosing the right work environment.
[00:52:15] Commercial viability in climate tech.
[00:56:28] Climate risk management and compliance.
[00:59:12] Exploring further conversations.
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of our guest, who transitioned from a traditional consulting career at EY and KPMG to pursuing a passion for climate technology. Our guest shares insights into their initial false start in life while studying computing and management, and how a pivotal moment led them to re-evaluate their career path. With a strong affinity for the outdoors, they discovered their true interests and the importance of working with purpose. Join us as we explore the intersection of technology and climate action, and learn about the lessons and takeaways from their experiences in scale-up technology businesses. [00:00:28] Climate resilience adaptation journey. [00:04:14] Business continuity in challenging environments. [00:09:50] Community-driven social change. [00:12:26] Climate tech's evolution and challenges. [00:15:37] Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. [00:20:03] Customer awareness of climate data. [00:24:00] Climate data for social good. [00:27:08] Innovation vs. commercialization in startups. [00:31:02] Understanding risk and quantifying it. [00:36:06] Importance of data communication. [00:39:19] Climate change and business risks. [00:43:31] Career pivot to startups. [00:47:39] Business versus creative in startups. [00:50:34] Choosing the right work environment. [00:52:15] Commercial viability in climate tech. [00:56:28] Climate risk management and compliance. [00:59:12] Exploring further conversations.