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Key Points:
- Tim Schumacher, General Partner at World Fund, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of investing in startups that decarbonize the economy.
- Investors can provide introductions, networks, and expertise, but founders ultimately need to do the work themselves.
In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Tim Schumacher, General Partner at World Fund, shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and the challenges of being a founder. He discusses the remarkable story of Ecosia, the largest independent European search engine that uses its profits to plant trees. Tim also introduces the World Fund, a venture capital company focused on investing in startups that decarbonize the economy.
Tim emphasizes the value that investors can bring to startups, including introductions, networks, and expertise, but points out that founders ultimately need to put in the work themselves. He highlights the importance of investing in startups that decarbonize the economy to address climate change and stresses the need to overcome our dependence on fossil fuels to live within planetary boundaries.
Tim envisions a future where sustainability and climate change are at the forefront, and hopes to make a lasting impact through his work in these areas. He shares his inspirations and advice for entrepreneurs, encouraging them to make a positive impact and work towards a more sustainable future.
