S2: E3: Arjun Jairaj from A/O Proptech

Funding a Better Future

Episode 3 of the The Climate Pioneers Show podcast, hosted by Cherry Swayne, titled "S2: E3: Arjun Jairaj from A/O Proptech" was published on October 5, 2023 and runs 33 minutes.

October 5, 2023 ·33m · The Climate Pioneers Show

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Summary

On the third episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Arjun Jairaj, Investor at A/O Proptech.A/O Proptech is Europe's largest VC Firm focused on the built world. They back mission-driven entrepreneurs who are focused on decarbonising the built environment and accelerating sustainable living🏡Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment1:04: Cherry’s introduction to Arjun Jairaj and A/O PropTech1:55: Arjun delves a bit deeper into A/O Proptech and their approach to decarbonisation2:11: The built environment, design and energy use3:00: How can we use technology to optimise the sector?3:57: What is your opinion of the funding landscape for this year?5:08: Is ClimateTech defying the odds when it comes to funding?6:35: What are you most excited about in the ClimateTech space this year?7:15: Tackling a range of parts of the supply chain: Water, waste management and circular business models7:52: Energy transition and retrofit11:45: What stages do A/O PropTech invest in?12:35: What advice would you give to Founders looking to rise this year?14:24: Recent layoffs in technology15:15: When you’re considering investing in a company, what are the specific things that you look for?18:13: The best way to get in touch with A/O PropTech18:45: Cherry’s conclusionVideo versions of these episodes are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

On the third episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Arjun Jairaj, Investor at A/O Proptech.

A/O Proptech is Europe's largest VC Firm focused on the built world. They back mission-driven entrepreneurs who are focused on decarbonising the built environment and accelerating sustainable living🏡

Timestamps:

0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment

1:04: Cherry’s introduction to Arjun Jairaj and A/O PropTech

1:55: Arjun delves a bit deeper into A/O Proptech and their approach to decarbonisation

2:11: The built environment, design and energy use

3:00: How can we use technology to optimise the sector?

3:57: What is your opinion of the funding landscape for this year?

5:08: Is ClimateTech defying the odds when it comes to funding?

6:35: What are you most excited about in the ClimateTech space this year?

7:15: Tackling a range of parts of the supply chain: Water, waste management and circular business models

7:52: Energy transition and retrofit

11:45: What stages do A/O PropTech invest in?