5. Climate Robotics and Pathways to Commercialization | Climate Robotics Summit 2024

Moderated by Helen Greiner (iRobot), this Session asks leading VCs and experts in Climate Tech what the most promising pathways for startups in the climate robotics space look like. They emphasize the essential role of successful climate tech companies in addressing global climate challenges, stressing the importance of both government support and entrepreneurial innovation. Panelists highlight the need for value creation, strategic funding, and effective problem-solving. They discuss the unique opportunities and challenges faced by hardware-intensive climate robotics companies, the importance of managing customer expectations, and the impact of media coverage in building momentum for the sector. The panel concluded with "hot takes" on the future of climate robotics, suggesting that both AI and hardware are becoming commodities, and emphasizing the critical role of brand, network effects, and practical integration in achieving success.

Session speakers:

Emilie Delecker, Dir. of HackGroup and Founding Member of ClimateHack
Andrew Gollach, Partner at SOSV / HAX
Brannon Jones, AlleyCorp Investing for Early-Stage Robotics Companies