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From Barack Obama’s White House to climate venture capitalist, Shomik Dutta at Overture is an expert at helping startups “control their policy destiny”. Overture has built a strong portfolio out the gate investing in companies such as Antora Energy, Crux, and Earth Force Technologies. In this Down to Zero episode filled with rizz and humor, Florian Dahlhausen and I dive into how Shomik and his partners at Overture see the world, and why cultivating political power can reshape a company’s trajectory. Some highlights: - On what he learned from Obama: “I was a super early campaign staffer for Barack Obama at a time when not many people thought that he had a chance of being President. That brings a confidence in being able to tackle things that seem very hard.” - On what makes a top 0.01% founder: “We love founders with a ‘missionary zeal’ towards the problem coupled with ‘mercenary’ commercial capabilities.” He then discusses the specific traits that help founders win capital from Overture. - On your role in an era of high partisanship: "For every hour you have spent poring over the IRA in an extractive excitement, what are the things you're going to do to ensure that the folks who delivered you the IRA have a chance to govern?" Links to the podcast in the comments! https://lnkd.in/ga7v3pfx
Dwi Sutandar
4mo
It's fascinating to see how Shomik Dutta's journey from the White House to climate venture capitalism has shaped his approach at Overture. His insights on cultivating political power to shape a company's trajectory are invaluable. Indeed, marrying a "missionary zeal" with commercial capabilities is key for founders seeking investment. Looking forward to more episodes filled with insights and humor! 🌱💼
AI x climate | Venture Partner | Down to Zero podcast host | Stanford MBA
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