On the ‘Coffee with Changemakers’ podcast, we explore the stories of changemakers taking on some of today’s biggest social and environmental challenges.
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On the ‘Coffee with Changemakers’ podcast, we explore the stories of changemakers taking on some of today’s biggest social and environmental challenges.
Every episode, we host an intimate conversation on social impact and leadership, where we listen, learn, and connect with inspiring guests from all over the world.
Join us as we meet remarkable social entrepreneurs and innovators driving positive change on the front lines, one cup of coffee at a time!
Planet Savers: Building Japan's First Direct Air Capture Startup
Coffee with Changemakers
55 minutes 2 seconds
1 year ago
Planet Savers: Building Japan's First Direct Air Capture Startup
Kei Ikegami is the Founder and CEO of Planet Savers, Japan’s first Direct Air Capture (DAC) startup. From working in international development in the Middle East to completing his MBA at Cambridge, Kei shares his entrepreneurial story and his company’s mission to tackle the climate crisis through its deep technology that captures carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. He discusses building his company from scratch, including developing the startup’s core technology, raising funds from investors, and finding the right team to make his vision come to life. Kei also candidly shares his successes and challenges, as well as the many learnings from his unique journey.We discuss Kei’s “why” behind what he does and Planet Savers’ road map for the future, as well as insights on how changemakers can embrace failure and pursue their passions to make an impact.Highlights06:42 Kei's Journey: From International Development to Climate Tech14:22 Building Planet Savers: Motivation and Technology24:08 Challenges in Climate Tech Entrepreneurship28:07 Fundraising and Support 33:08 The Entrepreneurial Journey: Passion, Motivation, and Challenges43:55 Becoming a Father and Changing Perspectives50:56 The Future of Planet Savers: Projects and ChallengesFind out more about Planet Savers and follow their journey here: https://planetsavers.earth/
Coffee with Changemakers
On the ‘Coffee with Changemakers’ podcast, we explore the stories of changemakers taking on some of today’s biggest social and environmental challenges.
Every episode, we host an intimate conversation on social impact and leadership, where we listen, learn, and connect with inspiring guests from all over the world.
Join us as we meet remarkable social entrepreneurs and innovators driving positive change on the front lines, one cup of coffee at a time!
