Mark Sadovnick, Season 07, Female, English, Business Leader, Private Equity, USA

Helena Wasserman, Co-Founder of Investors for Climate & Unstoppable

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Helena Wasserman, Co-Founder of Investors for Climate & Unstoppable

  • Helena’s multicultural background: Italian creativity combined with Swiss-German business acumen.
  • Growing up with a brother who faced mental health challenges shaped her desire to make the world a better place.

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Overview

In this inspiring episode of the Leaders Who Care series, host Mark Sadovnick sits down with Helena Wasserman, Co-Founder of Investors for Climate and Unstoppable. Helena shares her journey from her multicultural Italian-Swiss upbringing to building influential climate investment networks. The conversation explores personal growth, innovation in climate investing, the role of women in finance, and the transformative power of relationships and creativity.

00:32 | Who Is Helena Wasserman?

  • Helena’s multicultural background: Italian creativity combined with Swiss-German business acumen.
  • Growing up with a brother who faced mental health challenges shaped her desire to make the world a better place.
  • Her family’s experiences inspired Helena and her sisters to pursue meaningful careers across different sectors.

06:22 | How Did Helena’s Education and Early Experiences Shape Her?

  • The influence of an inspiring chemistry teacher sparked her passion for the environment.
  • Studying Environmental Studies at The New School and Management at the London School of Economics (LSE).
  • Lessons from her experiences at Ashoka and the Clinton Foundation, and why she eventually chose the for-profit path.

10:05 | What Did Helena Learn from Working in Tech and Startup Acceleration?

  • Why she transitioned to the for-profit sector to accelerate environmental impact.
  • Key lessons from Techstars and being part of the founding team at Big Data for Humans.
  • Insights into fundraising, building sales teams, and achieving product-market fit.
  • Why validating product-market fit is essential before expanding into international markets.

15:53 | How Has Helena Navigated Leadership as a Woman in Finance and Tech?

  • Her experience working in male-dominated industries.
  • Turning underrepresentation into an advantage through differentiation and perspective.
  • The opportunity and responsibility of helping shape the future of finance as a woman leader.

19:07 | What Are Investors for Climate and Unstoppable?

  • Their mission is to move more capital into climate and sustainability ventures.
  • Building a global network of more than 400 investors across 32 cities.
  • Supporting climate entrepreneurs through fundraising, visibility, and strategic connections.
  • Solving meaningful problems by building strong, long-term relationships.

22:06 | What Role Does AI and Technology Play?

  • How AI enhances efficiency, decision-making, and scalability.
  • Balancing optimism with caution to ensure technology serves humanity responsibly.

23:16 | What Kinds of Climate Investments Are in Focus?

  • Energy transition and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
  • Industrial decarbonization, including innovations such as sustainable cement.
  • Biodiversity and ocean technology as promising but challenging investment areas.
  • Current geographic focus on Europe and Asia while evaluating global opportunities.

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Helena’s sustainability journey began with an inspiring high school chemistry teacher. Reflecting on that pivotal moment, she says, “That gave me a very clear passion,” setting her on a lifelong path toward environmental impact and climate innovation.

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Profile

  • Climate Investment Leader: Co-Founder of Investors for Climate and Unstoppable, driving innovative approaches to climate-focused investing.
  • Multicultural Perspective: Draws on her Italian-Swiss upbringing to bring diverse perspectives to leadership and business.
  • Champion for Women: Advocates for greater participation and influence of women in finance and investment.
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