Ep. 18 Juliette Devillard, Climate Connection

"We asked founders what they needed, then invited investors, marketers, and sales coaches who could help immediately.”Juliette Devillard is revolutionising the UK’s climate innovation scene through her initiative, Climate Connection, which focuses on creating meaningful spaces for climate professionals to connect, collaborate, and support each other. After relocating from the U.S. to London, Devillard noticed a fragmented climate community. She began with the launch of a small event for 30 professionals, which quickly revealed the strong demand for such spaces. This grew into the UK’s largest regular event for climate innovation, offering in-person meetups, dinners, and curated sessions aimed at fostering quality relationships among founders, funders, and other stakeholders.Devillard also champions gender equality, notably through her Female Founders Dinner, addressing the underfunding of women-led startups. Beyond this, she emphasises the wellbeing of all founders within the startup ecosystem, founding Founders Connect, a series where entrepreneurs discuss the realities of running a business without any investors in the room. She offers valuable insights for founders, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of the future direction of the ecosystem. For instance, we explore the need for innovative financing models that can support startups through their Series A, B, and C rounds, ensuring sustainable growth at each stage.https://hubs.li/Q03sQRSY0