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When I started writing Climate Insiders, I didn’t imagine this moment.
No ads. No growth hacks. Just an idea, a laptop, and a belief: founders and investors in climate & deeptech deserve sharper tools and faster paths to impact.
And now, here we are:Official Substack Bestseller Hundreds of paying subscribers 10,000+ founders, operators, and investors reading every week
What does this badge even mean?
Well, for small content creators like me, it’s our little ‘New York Times Bestseller ’ moment ✨
Even made it to the Top 45 in Technology
🙏 First, thank you Every time you read, forward, or hit reply, you keep this alive. You’ve shared it in Slack channels, on LinkedIn, sent it to co-founders, and even argued with me (my favorite part).
The best writing moments I’ve had here weren’t planned. They came at 6 a.m., sparked by a random thought I couldn’t shake.
The worst times were actually when I tried to force it. When writing felt like work. Not gonna lie. When you do something continuously for 4 years, it can feel heavy.
These days, I optimize for fun, curiosity, and what you tell me is useful.
And because my intention has always been to build in public , I want to show you as much of the behind-the-scenes as possible: what’s working, what isn’t, and what I’m learning along the way.
Want to see a fun fact to me?
People read this newsletter from 161 countries 🌍
Yet, the paid subs are basically from three countries . Mindset? 🤔
📈 A peek behind the curtain This week’s European Family Offices post became the single most-upgraded article I’ve ever published
It’s proof that when we go deep and deliver real value—like 2,656 verified decision-makers who can actually write checks —it moves the needle for founders preparing big Q4 milestones.
💡 Lessons from the journey Niche beats noise. The more specific and tactical, the more useful it is.Generosity compounds. Sharing templates and playbooks creates trust faster than any pitch.Momentum loves community. You’ve made this a place where climate insiders help each other win.🚀 Where we’re headed The goal hasn’t changed: be your unfair advantage.
Over the next few months, I’ll double down on:
Because climate and deeptech are the hardest markets on earth, and the people building in them deserve better than guesswork.
🌟 Join the movement (or level up) 🌱 Free Plan – Saturday insights to stay sharp.Pro Membership – Insider tools, templates, and Tuesday deep dives.Founder Mastermind – Direct work with me and an elite circle of funders/founders.
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