Justin Brodie-Kommit: General Partner at Lichen Ventures
Podcast: The Investor With Joel PalathinkalPublished On: Thu Jan 01 2026
Description: In this episode, Joel engages with Justin Brodie-Kommit, General Partner at Lichen Ventures, to unpack his journey from a Johns Hopkins PhD in molecular biology to a dedicated climate hard tech investor. Justin discusses the pivotal transition from academia and biotech at Genentech to building an angel portfolio of 86 companies and launching his own venture fund. The conversation delves into the critical importance of unit economics and capital efficiency in deep tech, the process of sourcing and vetting breakthrough climate solutions, and the power of community building—from growing a local meetup to over 600 members to co-founding DC Climate Week. Justin also shares his investment thesis focused on high-impact sectors like industrial decarbonization, biomanufacturing, and climate adaptation, offering key insights for founders and investors navigating the climate tech landscape.
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