There will be few whole group sessions during Phase 2, with support focused on tailored 121 sessions. Group sessions will cover the topics that you raised during feedback meetings with Puja. Recorded sessions will be added to the Session Archive.

We have also arranged office hours with experienced operators on the topics of Go-to-Market strategy and recruiting.

Cristian Oancea is a two-time founder, once of a climate food tech, and most recently a health tech startup and formerly worked at Danone. He has set aside time to offer you his experience on your Go-To-Market strategy. Please find his availability for office hours below and the link to book time with him: Book time with Cristian Oancea.

Cherry Swayne is the founder of Above and Beyond, a recruitment agency that supports growing climate tech companies. Cherry has set up time for you to discuss hiring and recruitment with her. A booking link will follow.

You will have 2 deep dives in Phase 2. The first, in Week 1 or Week 2, will be to discuss your upcoming milestones.

The second will focus on your fundraising strategy and will take place in mid-May. Both sessions will bring together members of the Carbon13 team and EiRs to discuss your strategies and the best routes forward for your business.

Entrepreneurs-in-Residence 

You will have 1 hour per week with your EiR throughout Phase 2.

Investor Mentors

In the second half of Phase 2, we will assign you to an Investor Mentor for further support on your fundraising strategy. Investor Mentors are investors in Carbon13’s network who can support you on topics such as your fundraising strategy, investor outreach strategy, and your pitch. Depending on their background, they are also likely to be able to interrogate other areas of your business – this will be guided by you and your mentor.

You will have 3×30 minute meetings with your Investor Mentor, which you will take the lead on arranging with them, following our initial introduction.

Phase 2 will finish with a Showcase in mid-June, in partnership with Barclays. More details on the format will follow, but it will be an in-person event including a short pitch from each team.

You will be supported again in your pitch preparation by Paul Bourne. We will set up these 121 sessions in May and June.