#77 John Dutton, World Economic Forum & Catherine Dupere, Isomer Capital

Today’s episode is a bit different as we’re joined by Catherine Dupere, Partner at Isomer Capital and John Dutton, head of the World Economic Forum’s Uplink to talk about the Forum’s “Innovative Funds for Our Future”-challenge which calls for innovative VC funds who invest in people and planet-focused entrepreneurs that can strengthen innovation ecosystems and strive for the achievement of the 2030 Global Goals. Selected funds will receive the magical recognition and visibility that only highly acclaimed organizations like the WEF can give you. So pay attention to see if this challenge is something for you and apply here 👉 [https://uplink.weforum.org/uplink/s/uplink-issue/a002o0000136S2vAAE/innovative-funds-for-our-future](https://uplink.weforum.org/uplink/s/uplink-issue/a002o0000136S2vAAE/innovative-funds-for-our-future)

In this episode you’ll learn:
– Why and how the WEF is involved in startup and VC finance
– Exactly what is WEF’s “Innovative Funds for Our Future”-challenge
– How the challenge can give GPs recognition, visibility, access to LPs and deal flow
– A deep dive on the application process and the thinking behind it
- Why Isomer Capital is supporting the project