Today's guest is Mange Kumarasamy and he is the co-founder of Climate Team. Climate Team is a platform that brings together businesses, freelancers, investors and enthusiasts who are committed to reversing climate change. They provide a way for startups and scale-ups to connect with qualified freelancers and motivated investors, and provide opportunities for all of these people to be the change our planet needs.
Today Mange and I explore the full spectrum of how you can become the solution, how you can join a community or incredible solution maker and we look at the levers igniting a solutions economy where the brands that will win, will be the brands that care about creating a greener future.
Takeaways:
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Purpose
03:16 Asking Powerful Questions
05:29 Transition to Climate Advocacy
06:16 Climate Education and Emotional Connection
09:31 Individual Action in Climate Change
11:36 Maintaining Community Engagement
19:00 Balancing Business and Environmental Footprint
23:53 Mindset Shift and Business Expansion
25:01 Slowing Down Growth and Building Better
31:51 Origin Story of Climate Team
33:12 Introduction to Climate Team
34:08 Advice for Entrepreneurs
36:49 Transitioning to the Climate Space
39:14 Using Existing Skillsets in the Climate Space
40:13 Empowering People to Own Their Voice
41:12 Supporting Startups and Freelancers in the Climate Space
43:29 Parenting and Preparing Children for the Future
44:09 Innovative Solutions and Services in the Climate Space
52:23 Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Awareness and Public Discourse
55:59 Embracing Inconvenience for the Planet
58:22 Finding Climate Team and More Information
01:00:15 Appreciation for Community Building
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