What if the climate crisis isn’t just about carbon—but about people, systems, and resilience? In this episode, I sit down with Hampus Jakobsson, General Partner at Pale Blue Dot, a $100M early-stage climate tech fund. Hampus shares why he left a life of “freedom and bliss” to go all-in on climate innovation—and why the next great founders must be both visionary and gritty. From navigating uncertainty to betting big on bold ideas, this episode is a masterclass in investing at the frontlines of global change. Tune in to find out more.--- Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts! Searching for new podcasts on sustainability? Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions. Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up their journey, and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact. Listen on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726…to listen to the latest episodes!00:42 – Where Pale Blue Dot began01:30 – The meaning behind the fund’s name04:25 – Why Hampus couldn't look away09:00 – “Do it only if you can’t stop”10:50 – Climate investment mindset shift15:45 – How climate became politicized18:45 – The Pale Blue Dot investment thesis23:30 – What great founders must have26:10 – Founder-market fit and raw authenticity34:55 – When founders stop scaling38:50 – Fundraising isn’t the real problem44:50 – Why climate investing isn’t slowing down47:30 – Innovation thrives in chaosUseful links: Pale blue dot’s website: https://paleblue.vc/              Pale blue dot’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/palebluedotvcclimate/             Hampus Jakobsson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hampusjakobsson/Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/

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