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Renato shares his journey as an investor in the clean energy space, bringing his unique perspective from corporate venture capital, pan-European investment, and angel investing experiences.

• Background in engineering with over 10 years in clean energy investment
• Energy sector facing multiple challenges: decarbonization, affordability, reliability, and availability
• Team importance varies by stage - critical in early stages, less dominant as companies mature
• Different investment vehicles require different approaches but always treated with the same ownership mentality
• Energy investments more challenging due to physical nature - "electrons and molecules are not bytes"
• Building trust requires putting yourself in others' shoes and understanding their position
• Successful exits require careful investor selection and managing expectations about potential failures
• Best advice for first-time founders: balance incorporating feedback while staying true to your vision

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