ClimateTech Founder Fellowship - Discovery Session

Date
2024-08-20
Host
Impact Hustlers

About this event

If you're building at the intersection of climate and technology, the hardest part is often not the idea, but finding the right people, questions, and momentum around it. This discovery session is designed to bring founders and aspiring founders into the same room for a focused, in-person conversation about what a ClimateTech Founder Fellowship can unlock and whether it fits where you are right now. About the Event This session is a chance to explore the ClimateTech Founder Fellowship through direct conversation rather than a one-way presentation. If you are curious about the fellowship, want to understand its purpose, or are deciding whether to apply or get involved, this is the place to start. Expect a practical introduction to the thinking behind the fellowship and the kind of founder journey it is intended to support. The emphasis is on discovery: understanding the challenges climate founders face early on, the value of a strong peer community, and how a structured fellowship can help turn early conviction into clearer next steps. Because this is an in-person gathering, the format is built to be more interactive and useful than simply reading a programme page. You will have space to listen, ask questions, meet others working in adjacent areas, and get a more grounded sense of the people and conversations that shape the community. What to Expect The session will likely move through a few clear parts so you can leave with both context and connection. Rather than trying to cover everything at once, the experience is designed to help you quickly understand the fellowship and then engage with others in the room. You can expect: A welcome and framing of what the ClimateTech Founder Fellowship is for A closer look at the kinds of founders, ideas, and challenges the fellowship is built around Open discussion and Q&A, with room for honest, practical questions Informal networking with other attendees interested in climate, startups, and problem-solving This is not just for people with polished companies or finished pitches. Discovery sessions are most valuable when people bring real questions: what problem to focus on, how to test an idea, how to find collaborators, how to navigate the complexity of climate markets, or how to build with both urgency and realism. You should also expect a room with a broad mix of perspectives. Some attendees may already be building. Others may be exploring a transition into climate or looking for the right community before committing to a venture. That mix is useful. It creates better conversations, sharper questions, and more honest insight into what it actually takes to build in this space. Why Attend Climate is a high-conviction space, but it can also be difficult to navigate alone. The problems are large, the pathways are rarely straightforward, and progress often depends on being in conversation with people who understand both startup pressure and climate complexity. This session helps close that gap. Attending gives you a faster way to evaluate whether the fellowship is relevant to your stage, goals, and working style. Instead of guessing from the outside, you will get a clearer picture of what the experience is meant to offer and how it could support your next phase of building. There is also value in the room itself. Founder communities matter because they compress learning. A single conversation can sharpen an idea, challenge an assumption, or point you toward a better path. Even if you are still early, meeting people who care seriously about climate solutions can save time and help you move with more confidence. You may leave with: A clearer understanding of the ClimateTech Founder Fellowship and its purpose Better insight into whether the fellowship fits your current stage New connections across climate, tech, and founder communities Useful questions, feedback, or perspective on your own direction More confidence about your next step, whether that is applying, refining, or continuing to explore Practical Details This is an in-person event, which means the value comes not only from the content but from being physically present for the conversations before, during, and after the session. If you get energy from meeting people face to face and want a stronger read on the community behind the fellowship, attending in person will make a difference. The session takes place on Tuesday, August 20 at 5:00 PM GMT+1. The timing makes it well suited for founders, operators, and curious builders who want to connect after the workday and spend time in a more focused, discussion-led setting. A few useful things to keep in mind: Come ready to introduce yourself and what draws you to climate or founder work Bring questions about the fellowship, your stage, or the kinds of support you are looking for Expect a community-oriented atmosphere rather than a formal conference setup Leave a little extra time for networking if you want to make the most of being there If you are looking for a low-friction way to understand the fellowship, meet relevant people, and test whether this community aligns with your ambitions, this discovery session is a strong place to begin.

Who should attend

This session is for people who want to build in climate and would benefit from clearer direction, stronger community, and honest conversation about what comes next. - You are an early-stage founder working on a climate-related startup and want to understand whether the fellowship could support your next phase. - You have a strong idea or problem area in mind, but you are still validating the opportunity and want exposure to other founders and practical perspectives. - You are a technologist, operator, researcher, or builder exploring a move into climate and want to meet people already thinking seriously about company-building in the space. - You care about solving real climate problems and are looking for a community that takes both impact and execution seriously. - You want more than passive networking and are looking for thoughtful, in-person conversations with people who share your level of urgency and curiosity. - You are deciding where to invest your time next and want a grounded introduction to the ClimateTech Founder Fellowship before taking further steps.

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