The Valley Current®: Will ESG Become An Integral Part of the Startup Mission?

Historically, venture capitals and angel investors have not been sensitive to climate change or eco-friendly startups. Unless the business itself is targeting renewable energy, it was hard for VC’s to imagine a profitable company when there are positions dedicated to making the company earth friendly. Is there any basis to their assumptions? It’s hard to imagine that money going to waste when Silicon Valley style areas are popping up around the US. To find out if ESG principles are more than just marketing, host Jack Russo chats with PhD candidate, Tatiana Tauhata, who is exploring how VC money contributes to a firm’s climate change goals and achievements.