Ep 255 - The Hustle Behind Wavemaker Impact
EPISODE INTRODUCTION
Marie Cheong and Quentin Vaquette joins us in this episode to share how Wavemaker Impact powers climatetech startups to help get the world to carbon neutrality. Marie and Quentin will share their respective hustles that included stints in finance, venture capital and startup incubation. They will also share why Wavemaker Impact was made and the type of startups and founders they intend to support using the venture builder model. They will also share the process that a potential founder can join and build climatetech startups with them.
Episode Topics
[00:03:35] - Building startups to combat climate change
[00:06:53] - Activism works for climate change
[00:12:43] - Dream big, work hard
[00:16:17] - Building companies to solve customer problems
[00:24:23] - Building a profitable carbon reduction company
[00:30:17] - Investing in climate tech entrepreneurs
[00:36:18] - Curiosity and execution are key
[00:38:22] - Curiosity and passion drive innovation
[00:44:01] - Opportunities in sustainable development
[00:48:40] - Building trust through face-to-face meetings
[00:54:27] - Investment firm seeks Filipino founders
Quotes
"When you look at, when you're looking for those traits, when you're looking for people who know how to execute and deliver a scale, then it kind of points you towards people who sort of have done it done in the past." Marie Chong
Connect with Marie and quentin:
Marie Cheong (Linkedin): https://sg.linkedin.com/in/marie-cheong-06141b36
Quentin Vaquette (Linkedin): https://sg.linkedin.com/in/quentin-vaquette-1870ba12
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