Green Equity Crowdfunding with Franz Hochstrasser - Episode 13

Pitchology

Steve Distante welcomes Franz Hochstrasser of Raise Green to talk about SAFE or the Simple Agreement for Future Equity, which is a security that is often used in early-stage investments. The conversation discusses the rise of private investment through crowdfunding portals, which has been a democratizing force in the securities market. The focus is on mission-driven companies, which have historically struggled to access capital. They also share the challenges that exist in the space, such as companies that take in money and don't pay anything back.

Who’s The Guest? Franz Hochstrasser is the CEO and co-founder of Raise Green. He is the former Obama appointee on energy and climate for the White House, the US State Department, and the United States Department of Agriculture. He was also part of the core team that negotiated the Paris Agreement.

Highlights

• How regulation crowdsourcing works
• The regulation crowdfunding rule and its impact on private investment
• The main focus of Raise Green
• Climate tech venture: Water filtering for the developing world
• Crowdfunding options for startups
• What a perfect deal is
• Investing in the clean energy transition
• The future of climate change
• What the future of investing looks like
• The importance of a good team in creating successful business ventures
• How to have a good support system in entrepreneurship
• The power of investing in sustainable solutions

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Episode Resources

• Connect with Steve Distante
• https://pitchology.ai/
• https://joinvanderbilt.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/stevedistanteCEO/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedistante
• https://twitter.com/Sdistante
• https://www.instagram.com/sdistante/
• Connect with Franz Hochstrasser
• https://www.raisegreen.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/franzhochstrasser
• https://twitter.com/franzish