<p>Danijel Višević is Co-Founder and General Partner at World Fund, Europe’s Largest 1st-Time Climate Tech Fund.</p> <p>Danijel Višević shares his journey working with Angela Merkel, transitioning from journalism to founding one of the largest first-time climate tech funds, and the importance of bold investments in decarbonization technologies.</p> <p>Eugene Foo: What edge does being an immigrant investor give you? Danijel Višević: Coming from a less privileged background instilled a resilience and lack of fear regarding hardship. A sense of gratitude for opportunities and empathy and the ability to shift perspectives, leading to better understanding and decision-making. Now listen in for more insights! ❤</p> <p>00:00 - European Climate Fund Challenges 00:38 - Personal Journey 01:34 - Climate Tech 06:06 - Immigrant Investor 08:59 - Failures and Lessons 14:47 - Angela Merkel’s Influence 16:44 - Transitioning into Venture Capital 19:04 - A Day in the Life of a General Partner 22:15 - The Genesis of World Fund 28:21 - Scalability Challenges for European Companies 28:53 - Spotlight on Portfolio Companies 30:41 - The Significance of Battery Recycling 31:54 - Dietary Choices and Environmental Impact 33:54 - Contrarian Perspectives on Impact and Profit 37:59 - The Future of World Fund and Berlin’s Startup Scene 42:23 - Germany and Europe: Challenges and Opportunities 52:12 - Personal Reflections and Philosophy</p> <p>PODCAST LINKS: • Podcast Website: <a href="https://www.whyyouvc.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.whyyouvc.com</a> • Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/3V4FyQN" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apple.co/3V4FyQN</a> • Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/4hYSvpg" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://spoti.fi/4hYSvpg</a> • RSS: <a href="https://bit.ly/whyyouvcrss" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/whyyouvcrss</a> • Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://bit.ly/whyyouvc" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/whyyouvc</a></p> <p>SOCIAL LINKS: • X: <a href="https://x.com/whyyouvc" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/whyyouvc</a> • LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/whyyouvc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/whyyouvc</a> • RED: <a href="https://bit.ly/whyyouvcred" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/whyyouvcred</a> • Bilibili: <a href="https://bit.ly/whyyouvcbili" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/whyyouvcbili</a> • Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p> <p>GUEST LINKS: • LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/visevic/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/visevic/</a> • Medium: <a href="https://visevic.medium.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://visevic.medium.com/</a> • Personal Website: <a href="https://www.visevic.de/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.visevic.de/</a> • World Fund: <a href="https://www.worldfund.vc/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.worldfund.vc/</a></p>