Inside Latin America's Climate Tech Boom with Benjamin Zehr

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Join hosts Jason and Nada as they dive deep into Latin America's climate tech boom with Benjamin Zehr, Founder of Reciprocal. In this engaging episode, we explore the burgeoning landscape of energy tech startups across Latin America and the Caribbean. Benjamin shares invaluable insights into Reciprocal's mission to build, support, and invest in nature-based climate tech companies, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities the region presents. Discover how Reciprocal is bridging the gap between the global North and Latin America, fostering innovation in the blue economy and working lands.

- Understanding Reciprocal's venture studio model and its holistic approach to nurturing climate tech startups.
- The significance of nature-based solutions in Latin America's climate strategy.
- Strategies for funding and supporting early-stage startups in emerging markets.
- The role of indigenous communities and local governance in sustainable innovation.
- The interconnectedness of energy, climate, and ecological systems.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - What is Reciprocal
06:22 - The Amazon Fellowship
13:59 - Nature-Based Solutions and Energy
15:45 - Focus on Nature-Based Solutions
18:01 - Monetizing Nature-Based Solutions
25:00 - Starting a Startup Studio
28:46 - Finding Founders in Tech
34:04 - Why Houston for Startups
36:04 - California: Climate Tech Hub
39:58 - Houston's Startup Landscape
45:14 - Gaps in Houston's Startup Ecosystem
48:20 - Ecosystems in Houston Region
50:25 - Houston Energy Tech Summit

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Join hosts Jason and Nada as they dive deep into Latin America's climate tech boom with Benjamin Zehr, Founder of Reciprocal. In this engaging episode, we explore the burgeoning landscape of energy tech startups across Latin America and the Caribbean. Benjamin shares invaluable insights into Reciprocal's mission to build, support, and invest in nature-based climate tech companies, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities the region presents. Discover how Reciprocal is bridging the gap between the global North and Latin America, fostering innovation in the blue economy and working lands.

- Understanding Reciprocal's venture studio model and its holistic approach to nurturing climate tech startups.
- The significance of nature-based solutions in Latin America's climate strategy.
- Strategies for funding and supporting early-stage startups in emerging markets.
- The role of indigenous communities and local governance in sustainable innovation.
- The interconnectedness of energy, climate, and ecological systems.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - What is Reciprocal
06:22 - The Amazon Fellowship
13:59 - Nature-Based Solutions and Energy
15:45 - Focus on Nature-Based Solutions
18:01 - Monetizing Nature-Based Solutions
25:00 - Starting a Startup Studio
28:46 - Finding Founders in Tech
34:04 - Why Houston for Startups
36:04 - California: Climate Tech Hub
39:58 - Houston's Startup Landscape
45:14 - Gaps in Houston's Startup Ecosystem
48:20 - Ecosystems in Houston Region
50:25 - Houston Energy Tech Summit

https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/
https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters
https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters
https://twitter.com/DWildcatters

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