Climate Capital, Decoded with Tom Chi from At One Ventures

Episode notes

I am excited to have Tom Chi , Founding Partner at At One Ventures and founding member of Google X, where he led teams creating self-driving cars and Google Glass. A physicist-turned-venture capitalist, he's authored Climate Capital, investing in deep-tech startups helping humanity become net positive to nature - a 200-500 year mission. In this interview, Tom Chi, a pioneering inventor and venture capitalist, discusses the intersection of technology, climate change, and long-term impact. He shares his journey from astrophysics to climate investing, emphasizing the importance of physical reality in economics and the need for multi-generational thinking. Timestamps 05:42 The Disconnect Between Economics and Physical Reality 10:34 The Four C's: Skills for the 21st Century 15:27 Innovation and Attachment in Startups 20:17 AI Hype Cycle: Building the Right Solutions 25:39 Investing in Positive Disruption 30:37 Multi-Generational Impact and Long-Term Thinking 35:19 The Through Line of Tom's Career 40:21 Tools and Resources for Innovators Tom's Links LDN/ X - Website - My Links Podcast: Newsletter: YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: LinkedIn: Course:

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