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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Breaking Into Climate Venture Capital: Investing, Innovation & Opportunity [Climate Week NYC]

Organized by Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
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12:30 PM –
1:30 PM EDT
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Join us for a panel discussion with investors from across the climate venture capital landscape. Panelists will share perspectives on how climate investors evaluate emerging technologies and companies, the opportunities and challenges shaping various sectors within climate, and what it takes to build a career in climate investing. The conversation will also explore their own career paths and offer practical insights for students interested in breaking into climate venture capital. This conversation, co-presented by the Green Business Club and Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change at Columbia Business School, will be moderated by Professor Bruce Usher.
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