Listening and learning from @dkimerling (KF27), @frombxtovc (KF27), and @AnnHannahKim's (KF24) insightful session exploring the repercussions of recent bank failures and its profound influence on the broader venture and startup ecosystem.
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This Day 1 keynote is a must-see! Join Chad Anderson (@SpaceCapital) and Ann Kim (@SVB_Financial) as they discuss the benefits of broader investment in space-based climate monitoring technologies. Open to all #SATShow conference-level attendees.
https://t.co/zcaHgkauGU
Global problems require global solutions and satellites are an essential tool to fight climate change. Join @AnnHannahKim and I as we explore the relationship between SpaceTech and ClimateTech
Astronaut Mark Kelly once smuggled a full gorilla suit on board the International Space Station. He didn't tell anyone about it. One day, without anyone knowing, he put it on. (source: Reddit)
Meet Ji-Young, the first Asian American muppet on "Sesame Street."
She's a seven-year-old Korean-American who loves skateboarding and playing guitar — and she'll be starting some important conversations. https://t.co/lzZunlwoIN
When we published the recent deep tech unicorns list, two questions got raised -
* Deep tech companies require loads of capital
* Deep tech companies take forever to become a large asset
So, we decided to let the data speak for itself and debunk these myths / perceptions
"A new space race has begun" 🚀 @annhannahkim#KF24 explains how #spacetech is racing to fix #climatechange. From water management and allocation to wildfire forecasting, space tech will provide vital data inputs for #climatetech. https://t.co/qXOO5E2hYT
On 9/15 the crew of #Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian human spaceflight mission to orbit, officially ushered in a new era of space exploration at 8:02:56 PM EDT. https://t.co/9iqEiVGzXe
With climate tech companies on track to reach a record $50+ billion in equity funding raised in 2021, space data is enabling businesses to improve operations and the financial sector to price externalities.
cc: @ghgsat, @MuonSpace, @RegrowAg, @PachamaInc, @CervestEarth
I’m incredibly proud to have worked with @SVB_Financial and begin to unpack the nearly $1T climate opportunity.
Special shout out to @MuonSpace@ghgsat@PachamaInc@RegrowAg for directly contributing to this research!!
As a new wave of climate focused investing is underway, climate tech companies are on track to reach a record of $50+ billion in equity funding raised in 2021. https://t.co/QSUrxvug54 #news#climatetech
Remarkable just how far deeptech VC has come from hinterlands to main stage, solving meaningful problems and delivering large profits for LPs. Read WSJ interview with our trusted partner at DCVC @mattocko on Investing for a ‘Star Trek’ Future https://t.co/8betHJ5clz