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Angel Fest 2024 Recap- Headline Speaker: Molly Wood

Written by Mickayla Rosard | Oct 22, 2024 6:20:46 PM

Welcome back to the Angel Fest 2024 recap series! In this exclusive interview, we hear from Molly Wood, a long-time journalist and broadcaster turned venture capitalist. Keep reading to find out more about her expertise in AI, clean tech, and thoughts on the recent investing landscape. 

Cleantech - Globally and the US

When humans are faced with a threat, we innovate our way out of problems. Today, more than ever, people are aware of the climate and the effect that humans have on it. In this section, Molly broadly covers cleantech—the growth and adoption cycle, as well as what direction the industry is heading.

Avoiding Falling into the Greenwashing Trap

Marketing can be deceptive. In a complex and fast moving space like cleantech, how can we be sure our money is going towards the right causes?

What is AI, Actually?

Despite the wide-spread awareness and use of recent developments in artificial intelligence, few people understand what this term really means. Watch below for an explanation of AI, as well as its environmental impact.

Sifting Through the Pile

How does Molly navigate the world of cleantech and determine what she will invest in? In this clip, she speaks on what excites her and what she looks for in a category with so many exciting breakthroughs and brilliant minds.

The Way Back Machine

Hindsight is 20/20. Molly Wood has years of experience in journalism and investing. What would she do differently if she could go back and do it again?

With Venture Capital it’s a Marriage

Venture capital investments are long term commitments. In this section, Molly walks about the importance of trusting your gut feeling and using your discretion when deciding who to invest with.

Climate Tech in Minnesota

What’s exciting about the climate technology scene in Minnesota? Keep watching to learn about the unique advantages that the State of Minnesota brings to the cleantech landscape.

What Makes a Successful Founder?

Opening up the questioning to the audience, here Molly talks about what makes a good founder. How do you identify someone who has “it”?

The Future of Cleantech

In a sector full of innovation, which technologies will play the biggest role in shaping the future?

 

Clean technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly changing fields with lasting impacts. Molly’s advice is to follow the money, and she believes this is where the answer lies. Do you agree?