#76 Dimitry Gershenson - Enduring Planet: Faster, Easier Funding for Climate Changemakers
- Author
- Eli Harrell
- Published
- Wed 26 Apr 2023
- Episode Link
- None
In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Dimitry Gerhsenson CEO and co-founder of Enduring Planet
Enduring Planet’s mission is to ensure every climate business has the capital they need to fight climate change -- from inception to IPO. And they’re accomplishing it by helping climate entrepreneurs access non-dilutive capital quickly.
Prior to Enduring Planet, Dimitry built Meta’s Energy Access program, a $15M+ investing initiative that enabled energy access for 3M people and unlocked nearly $500M in additional capital in underserved markets like Kenya and India.
Outside of Enduring Planet, Dimitry sits on the board of Ecosafi, a Lowercarbon-backed climate startup enabling clean cooking in emerging markets.
Some of the highlights from this episode:
- Needed skills for startup success, recognizing our limitations, and filling needs with other people
- How anyone can have a positive impact on climate change, no matter their job
- Understanding capital as a lever to solve climate change
- The importance of humility and recognizing one's limitations in building a successful business
- The importance of optimizing all aspects of entrepreneurship, including fundraising
Make sure to stay until the end to hear Dimitry’s book recommendation, and something forward-looking that he’s optimistic about right now!
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- Dimitry's LinkedIn
- Enduring Planet
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