In this episode we continue our conversation with Adital Ela, founder of Criaterra Earth Technologies. Adital shares valuable advice for those aspiring to enter the climate tech industry, drawing from her own experiences as an entrepreneur and innovator. Listen to Part 1 of our conversation here.
Key points discussed:
- How to approach climate tech companies as a job seeker, even without a scientific background
- The importance of demonstrating genuine passion and alignment with a company’s mission
- Strategies for growth within an organization, including starting in junior roles and working up
- Adital’s personal journey from industrial design student to climate tech entrepreneur
- The value of following one’s intuition and inner calling in career decisions
- Balancing innovation and business acumen in a growing climate tech company
Adital’s story provides a roadmap for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, collaboration, and personal growth in building a successful career in this rapidly evolving field.
This episode offers insights for anyone considering a career shift into climate tech, as well as entrepreneurs looking to build and scale sustainable businesses. Adital’s experiences highlight the unique challenges and rewards of working at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and business.
Jonathan mentioned the book, Orbiting The Giant Hairball by Gordon MacKenzie, and I related (briefly) a story about Richard Tate (who we lost far too early), a mentor and friend of the Foster School. Richard talked about the almost magical circumstances through which he discovered this book and became friends with the author. Richard was a master story teller, an innovator, and an inspiration.
This episode is made possible in part with support from SNØCAP.vc.