SMART Inclusion Podcast: Episode 6 - The Role of Women: Successful Energy Transition with Nisha Desai

Join us in this insightful episode of the SMART Inclusion podcast as we discuss equity economics, climate impact investing, and the exciting ways climate tech investing is being democratized for everyday investors. Our guest, Nisha Desai, founder of Intention, shares her inspiring journey from working in energy startups to launching a fund aimed at giving regular people the opportunity to invest in climate solutions. Learn about the challenges climate tech startups face, how traditional venture capital partnerships are crucial, and how platforms like Intention are breaking down barriers for non-accredited investors. Nisha also opens up about the cultural and gender dynamics that impact women’s involvement in investing and the importance of diversifying investments in a high-risk, high-reward sector. If you're passionate about sustainability, renewable energy, or simply curious about how to get involved in climate impact investing, this episode is for you! Timestamps: [00:00 - 02:15] Nisha’s Introduction Nisha shares her career background and how she got into climate tech investing. [02:16 - 06:45] Democratizing Climate Tech The importance of making climate tech investment accessible to a broader audience. [06:46 - 11:30] Diversifying Investments Why diversifying across different climate sectors leads to greater impact. [11:31 - 16:00] Barriers to Entry Challenges investors and startups face in climate tech, and how to overcome them. [16:01 - 19:45] Gender and Cultural Insights Nisha’s thoughts on the role of diversity in investment strategies. [19:46 - 23:00] Takeaways for Aspiring Investors Advice for listeners on how they can invest or get involved in climate tech. Resources: Nisha Desai - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisha-desai-8b8a3b8/ https://www.investwithintention.io/ https://www.iea.org/topics/energy-and-gender https://www.unwomen.org/en https://nationalskillscoalition.org/ https://www.energy-transitions.org/