How do we redesign the VC model for sustainable investing and create greater systemic shift?
If you want answers to that, then this one is for you! 🔥
In our latest episode at Climate Insiders, my conversation with Marie Ekeland, the force behind 2050, left me in absolute delight. Not only because she’s already a well-respected mission-driven VC and a powerhouse in the French Venture ecosystem, but also because she’s leading the change the finance industry needs.
She started as a Partner at Elaia Partners, where she made early investments in groundbreaking companies like Criteo, which went on to become one of the biggest success stories in the FrenchTech. She later founded Daphni, a versatile Generalist VC fund, and in 2012, she co-founded France Digitale, uniting French VCs and entrepreneurs to fuel the growth of the French digital ecosystem.
Her latest venture, 2050, is a testament to her unwavering commitment to solve complex challenges. With 2050, she's revolutionizing the very foundations of fund construction to address the systemic crisis we're all facing head-on.
In this episode, we delve deep into the heartbeat of the VC industry, exploring:
🌟 Alignment: The 3 meanings of ‘alignment’, the intricate role of a fund manager during bearish cycles, and navigating the challenges of fundraising in turbulent times
🌐 Future of Venture Capital: The legal and structural frameworks shaping a sustainable future and the importance of governance in aligning incentives between venture capital firms and their stakeholders
📚 Spreading Knowledge: Fostering shared knowledge and leveraging the commons through an open source climate course at the University of Paris Dauphine and setting up new roles like Chief Knowledge Officer to address the need for investing in ecosystems and ensuring alignment
Marie's insights are nothing short of inspirational, and there's a treasure trove of wisdom waiting for you. So, don't miss out!
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Pioneering A New VC Model To Drive Systemic Change (ft Marie Ekeland of 2050)