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Interviews with tech founders who share their stories together with current learnings and challenges as they scale their businesses. You will also hear about their views on the latest news and trends in their industries. Your host, Matias Barbero @ FJ Labs will run the show in the authentic sobremesa style, with relaxed and informal conversations.
#13 - Emily McAteer: Empowering Women in Renewable Energy: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change
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43 minutes 29 seconds
2 years ago
#13 - Emily McAteer: Empowering Women in Renewable Energy: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change
Today we're joined by Emily McAteer, Co-Founder and CEO of Odyssey. Emily's journey into the energy space, her experiences fundraising as a woman, and her insights on empowering other women in the space will be at the forefront of our conversation. We'll also dive into the economics of solar power, emerging trends in energy like mini grids, the role of carbon and renewable credits, and why addressing climate change in emerging markets is crucial. Plus, Emily will shed light on Odyssey's vital mission and share her vision for the future.
00:00 Coming next
00:18 Introducing Emily McAteer
01:23 How did Emily get into the energy space?
03:21 Fundraising as a woman: Was it a struggle? What set her up for success?
09:00 Emily’s best tips and advice for woman trying to raise
09:53 Are the stats we see about women and VC lagging indicators?
13:40 Throwing up in between Series A pitches while being pregnant
15:34 Energy Masterclass: All you need to know
20:30 Why solar is the most economical choice in certain places
23:18 Latest trend in energy: What are mini grids?
28:23 Connecting the dots: Clean energy vs energy access vs electrification
30:30 Are carbon and renewable credits the solution?
32:00 If we want to solve climate change, we cannot ignore emerging arkets
33:53 What’s Odyssey and why is it important?
40:04 Where will the first trillionaire in climate change come from?
Show notes
https://odysseyenergysolutions.com/
https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/19/odyssey-energy-solutions-series-a-seven-months/
https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-vc-female-founders-dashboard
https://www.masterclass.com/
https://www.amazon.com/How-World-Really-Works-Science/dp/0593297067
https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1318910679856807937?lang=en
https://www.seforall.org/press-releases/solar-mini-grids-set-to-play-critical-role-in-achieving-universal-electricity-access
https://www.photon.info/en/news/number-solar-mini-grids-africa-and-asia-could-grow-more-31000-units-2023-report
https://www.esi-africa.com/east-africa/rwanda-adopts-green-mini-grid-technology/
https://www.i-scoop.eu/industry-4-0/smart-grids-electrical-grid/
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Interviews with tech founders who share their stories together with current learnings and challenges as they scale their businesses. You will also hear about their views on the latest news and trends in their industries. Your host, Matias Barbero @ FJ Labs will run the show in the authentic sobremesa style, with relaxed and informal conversations.
