"$11 trillion. Okay. I'll get it." How Dr. Yao Huang plans to Save The World & your Career!

Join us at  https://drivingimpact.kit.com/  to Think, Act and Grow like TOP 5% achievers. You will get the FREE e-Book: "Top 25 Goals to get Become Memorable, Unforgettable and Unstoppable" by joining my newsletter. Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathelinejeanpierre/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingimpact/ Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/ Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast   Summary: In this eye-opening episode, Katheline interviews Venture Capital Investor and Board Member of Carbon Optimum, Dr Yao Huang.  They explore why algae is a ground-breaking technology for carbon capture but still, it fails to capture public attention while celebrity relationships dominate headlines. Dr. Huang revealshow she invested in a revolutionary algae-based carbon capture system that's been meticulously researched for a decade.. I Interview Dr. Yao Huang about how she navigated her career in Venture Capital, as a Board member and as an executive in tech and climate change. Dr. Yao Huang is an influential tech executive who founded The Hatchery to connect entrepreneurs with investors globally, earning recognition from Forbes and Techweek while advocating for women in leadership.   ________________________ Chapters 00:00 The Urgency of Climate Action 02:47 Understanding Methane vs. CO2 05:52 Corporate Responsibility and Individual Action 09:01 Innovative Solutions in Carbon Management 12:07 The Role of Carbon Optimum 15:02 The Future of Sustainable Energy 17:55 Investment and Scaling Solutions 20:55 The Path Forward: Community and Capital 27:43 Innovative CO2 Removal Solutions 29:32 Funding the Future of Climate Solutions 30:25 Global Approaches to Climate Change 33:20 Harnessing Algae for Climate Action 35:40 A Personal Commitment to Climate Solutions 39:20 CarbonOptimum: A Profitable Climate Solution 41:33 Eco Fashion: Redefining Sustainable Apparel 49:57 The Hatchery: A New Venture Model 51:39 Empowering the Underdog: Women and Minorities in Venture Capital 54:15 Innovative Financing: Purchase Order Financing Explained 55:44 The Importance of Community: Wonder Woman Dinners 01:01:01 Building a Supportive Network: The Power of Connection 01:06:35 Finding Purpose: The Journey to Save the Planet 01:08:07 Career Acceleration: Tips for Corporate and Non-Corporate Paths