b'Today\\u2019s episode is a bit different as we\\u2019re joined by Catherine Dupere, Partner at Isomer Capital and John Dutton, head of the World Economic Forum\\u2019s Uplink to talk about the Forum\\u2019s \\u201cInnovative Funds for Our Future\\u201d-challenge which calls for innovative VC funds who invest in people and planet-focused entrepreneurs\\xa0that can strengthen innovation ecosystems and strive for the achievement of the 2030\\xa0Global 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 \\U0001f449 [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\\u2019ll learn:
\\u2013 Why and how the WEF is involved in startup and VC finance
\\u2013 Exactly what is WEF\\u2019s \\u201cInnovative Funds for Our Future\\u201d-challenge
\\u2013 How the challenge can give GPs recognition, visibility, access to LPs and deal flow
\\u2013 A deep dive on the application process and the thinking behind it
- Why Isomer Capital is supporting the project'