Welcome to our podcast with The Impact Venture , featuring in-depth interviews with LP-GP institutional investors, angel investors, faculty members at UC Berkeley, and all of our friends, focusing on impact investing, cleantech venture capital and project finance.

Today on the show, we’re joined by David Bloom, Principal at The House Fund—Berkeley’s flagship pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital fund backing startups founded by students, faculty, and alumni. A community builder at heart, David brings a sharp eye for innovation and a deep commitment to empowering builders from day one.

In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of co-founders in the GenAI era—where non-technical founders can now rapidly build MVPs and validate ideas faster than ever. We also explore how to plug into The House Fund’s vibrant ecosystem through events designed to connect builders, founders, and creators. The House Fund Event Calender⁠. If you’re thinking about starting something, this conversation is a must-listen.

The Impact Venture invests in climate tech and renewable energy projects via venture capital and project finance, leveraging our proprietary Due Diligence AI Copilot - where AI meets investors. We also designed a VC Deal Fellowship Training Program for fellows to gain deal experience.