Climate Capital, Decoded with Tom Chi from At One Ventures

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 – https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegoodtomchi/

Website – https://www.atoneventures.com/

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