Manuel Garcia

Engineer by training business by passion. I help early-stage, science-based, Climate startups grow by connecting them with the right mentors, investors, and operators. At CDL, founders get to meet with a curated group of experienced entrepreneurs, operators and investors. Through a series of objective based sessions mentors help founders remove the noise and focus on objectives that will take their company to the next level.

Climate technology especially batteries and everything related to power ⚡️. Also football or as you may call it, soccer.

The clean energy revolution is driving an exponential demand for minerals. Think lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, graphite—critical for battery performance and energy density. Rare earth elements are essential for wind turbines and EV motors. And copper? It's the cornerstone of all electricity-related technologies. How are we going to meet the demand for these minerals in the next years?

Running, soccer and making excellent breakfasts.