Climate Change… AI-Driven Solutions for Cold Chain Logistics Management 11 Jun 202610 Jun 2026 I have recently invested in a follow on round for Supplai.ai (*), a company using ai for cold chain logistics. I interviewed Azmi Negro, its CEO and Founder. What problem(s)…
Basics 11 Criteria for Successful Cleantech Investment 2 Feb 20261 Feb 2026 Over the past 15 years of impact investing in cleantech, I've learned that traction alone doesn't always predict success. A startup can have impressive revenue numbers, a trustworthy founder, and…
Climate Change… New Sustainable Ventures Added: My 2024 Portfolio 7 Jan 202514 Jan 2025 My existing portfolio of innovative and sustainable companies grew in 2024. Several exciting new investments were added. These investments further diversified and strengthened my commitment to cleantech, emerging markets, and…
Socents… XR Global – Revolutionizing Global Workplace Training & Development with VR Solutions 14 Oct 2024 I interviewed Natalie Miller, co-founder and COO of XR Global (*), a company that builds virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality solutions that revolutionize learning and development in emerging markets. What prompted…
Socents… Procens: Transforming Food Waste into Sustainable Solutions 14 Aug 202412 Aug 2024 Reality check Gaston Bilder: What prompted you to launch Procens? (*) Julien Laurençon: It all started when I was working in a private bank in Singapore as a VP. I…
Socents… Exploring Alternative Credit Scoring and Mobile Data: Ted Martynov’s Vision for FinTech Innovation 31 Jul 202426 Jul 2024 Ted Martynov – CEO and Founder of Carmachain (*) Gaston Bilder and Ted Martynov discussed their experiences in navigating the FinTech market in Africa, particularly in the context of defunct startup CarmaChain.…
Climate Change… Softseaweed: Supporting Sustainable Seaweed Farming with Data-driven Solutions 27 May 202427 May 2024 I interviewed Anton Voskoboynikov, co-founder and CEO of Softseaweed (*), a company established to support seaweed farmers in developing their business sustainably and profitably. Challenges and Solutions What prompted you to…
Socents… Growing a Greener Portfolio: My 2023 Investments 25 Oct 202310 Feb 2024 Below is a recap of the startups in which I have invested in 2023, aligned with my focus on early-stage, cleantech, and emerging markets. These startups operate in the fields…