Jordan sits down with Dimitry Gershenson, Co-Founder & CEO of Enduring Planet, to discuss the importance of non-dilutive funding for early-stage entrepreneurs building in the real economy. Dimitry believes every part of the economy, from cement to diapers, must change to build a clean, resilient future. They discuss:Why non-dilutive funding matters and current credit gap left by traditional financeExamples of what Enduring Planet finances and how they differ from banksWhy financial literacy is a blind spot for many founders (and how to fix it)The challenges and opportunities of financing decentralized infrastructure projectsIf you’re interested in climate tech, decentralized systems, or rethinking how we finance the future, check it out.#capitalism #ai #entrepreneurship #climate Follow Jordan on X: https://x.com/jrwolfeLinks to Dimitry’s Work:Enduring Planet – https://www.enduringplanet.comLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitrygershensonKey Resources Mentioned:Calvert Impact Bonds – https://www.calvertimpactcapital.org Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:22 Defining Climate Technologies03:58 Why Non-Dilutive Funding Matters06:14 Credit Gap In Traditional Finance13:09 Capital Formation And Fundraising Strategies16:26 Issuing Green Bonds19:17 Enduring Planet Financing Examples25:38 Enduring Planet Lending Terms27:18 Founders Lack Financial Literacy31:28 Financing Decentralized Systems34:26 Challenges In Financing Decentralized Projects39:28 Why Founders Choose Enduring Planet42:21 Early Lessons Learned45:16 Federal Funding Realities47:44 Why Financial Literacy For Founders Is Important49:12 Aligning Desired Outcomes With Business Model & Capital Strategy53:26 Rapid FireSubscribe & Follow:Join the Substack – https://goingdirect.substack.com/subscribeListen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-direct-conversations/id1800505663Subscribe to YouTube for more deep dives on decentralization, robots, and the real economy – https://www.youtube.com/@goingdirect_/videos⁠

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