Cutting Through the Climate Tech Hype

Is climate tech hype distracting us from true transformation? In this episode, Andrew Haughian, Partner at Pangaea Ventures, dives into the reality behind scaling hard tech solutions for planetary health. From cutting through inflated valuations to rethinking sustainability narratives, Andrew shares critical insights from 18+ years of climate investing. Discover why profitability now trumps growth, where food and agtech are stuck, and how contrarian bets could unlock game-changing returns.  This is a must-listen for founders seeking funding clarity and investors chasing resilient impact.--- Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts! Searching for new podcasts on sustainability? Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions. Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up their journey, and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact. Tune in on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726…to listen to the latest episodes!1:35 – Learning trust from oil rigs4:59 – Why planetary health matters6:09 – Rethinking “climate tech” labels8:18 – Peaks, troughs, and pendulum swings11:28 – What stalled foodtech growth13:00 – Promising plays in protein17:50 – Innovating without capex burden24:42 – Strategic exits in life sciences33:58 – Founders vs funding realitiesUseful links: Pangaea Ventures’s website: https://www.pangaeaventures.com/               Pangaea Ventures’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pangaea-ventures/              Andrew’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhaughian/Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/