I am excited to have Tom Chi, Founding Partner at At One Ventures and founding member of Google X, where he led teams creating self-driving cars and Google Glass. A physicist-turned-venture capitalist, he's authored Climate Capital, investing in deep-tech startups helping humanity become net positive to nature—a 200-500 year mission.
In this interview, Tom Chi, a pioneering inventor and venture capitalist, discusses the intersection of technology, climate change, and long-term impact. He shares his journey from astrophysics to climate investing, emphasizing the importance of physical reality in economics and the need for multi-generational thinking.
Timestamps
05:42 The Disconnect Between Economics and Physical Reality
10:34 The Four C's: Skills for the 21st Century
15:27 Innovation and Attachment in Startups
20:17 AI Hype Cycle: Building the Right Solutions
25:39 Investing in Positive Disruption
30:37 Multi-Generational Impact and Long-Term Thinking
35:19 The Through Line of Tom's Career
40:21 Tools and Resources for Innovators
Tom's Links
LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegoodtomchi/
Website – https://www.atoneventures.com/
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