Jordan sits down with Dimitry Gershenson, Co-Founder & CEO of Enduring Planet, to discuss the importance of non-dilutive funding for early-stage entrepreneurs building in the real economy. Dimitry believes every part of the economy, from cement to diapers, must change to build a clean, resilient future. They discuss:
If you’re interested in climate tech, decentralized systems, or rethinking how we finance the future, check it out.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Defining Climate Technologies
02:57 Why Non-Dilutive Funding Matters
05:14 Credit Gap In Traditional Finance
11:51 Capital Formation And Fundraising Strategies
15:25 Issuing Green Bonds
18:12 Enduring Planet Financing Examples
24:38 Enduring Planet Lending Terms
26:19 Founders Lack Financial Literacy
30:28 Financing Decentralized Systems
33:27 Challenges In Financing Decentralized Projects
38:27 Why Founders Choose Enduring Planet
41:24 Early Lessons Learned
44:15 Federal Funding Realities
46:29 Why Financial Literacy For Founders Is Important
48:12 Aligning Desired Outcomes With Business Model & Capital Strategy
52:26 Rapid Fire
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