What does it take to create access and opportunity for more diverse founders in the climate and sustainability space?
In this episode of the Black Earth Podcast, Marion speaks with Mandy Nyarko MBE, a leading climate and sustainability investor, about the power of entrepreneurship to drive solutions for a changing world.
Together they explore:
🌱 What climate entrepreneurship really means
👩🏾💼 Why there are so few Black women entrepreneurs in the UK climate and sustainability sector
💡 How mindset and access to investment shape who gets to be a founder
📈 The role of investing in building a more inclusive climate economy
🔮 The trends to watch in climate and sustainability over the next five years
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in climate justice, entrepreneurship and the future of diverse leadership in sustainability.
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Episode Time stamps
00:00 Intro to episode
01:50 Mandy’s relationship with nature
06:20 Mandy’s journey to working with entrepreneurs
11:56 What is climate entrepreneurship?
15:16 Who gets to be an entrepreneur in the climate and sustainability space
19:26 Why there are so few black women entrepreneurs in the UK working on climate and sustainability
28:38 The power of mindset in being a climate and sustainability entrepreneur
29:30 Why investing is important in widening access for more entrepreneurs
32:50 The trends to look out for in the next five years according to Mandy
34:00 What joy means for Mandy
35:20 How you can support Black Earth!