Founder Fireside: From Principal at $400M Fund to Founding a Climate Startup
About tocco.earth 🌳
Founded in 2022 in Paris, Tocco's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to a radically cleaner and plastic-free future. Supported by the European Union and Bpifrance, invested by leaders from the likes of Google, McKinsey, Accel, Shopify etc, it is building the world's premier B2B platform for future materials and sustainable design.
🎙️ Speakers
Leon Ge, Founder & CEO @Tocco.earth | Previously
Partech $400M Fund Principal
Founding member of ID Capital
Founding member of Future Food Asia
Google Asia Pacific | Operations
Anh Ng., Head of Operations @Tocco.earth | Previously
Cofounder @StimShift
Contributing Writer @Harvard Business Review
Patrick Khoo, Industrial Designer | Previously
Sustainable Innovation Designer @Procter & Gamble
Industrial Designer @Afternaut @Bravo @Mondelēz
A Special Evening for Innovators & Changemakers 🌿
Antler and the Tocco team is excited to invite entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and sustainability advocates to a unique evening at Antler’s Singapore office.
This night is tailored for individuals passionate about building startups, sustainability, and exploring the intersection of tech and climate action. Leon, Founder and CEO of Tocco.earth, will be in Singapore for an engaging discussion about the challenges and rewards of building a climate-tech startup in Europe and beyond.
Leon will share his journey transitioning from a Principal at a $400M fund to founding and scaling Tocco.earth, offering personal insights on leadership, navigating the startup landscape, and sustainable innovation. Joining him are Anh Ng., Head of Operations, and Patrick Khoo, an industrial designer with a background in sustainable product development.
This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experts in the field, and gain insights into entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability across industries and regions.
📆 Agenda
18:30 - 19:00: Private Networking with Antler and Tocco.earth founding team
19:00 - 19:15: Antler Singapore’s presentation on building ventures in Asia’s tech scene
19:15 - 20:00: Private Fireside Chat with Leon and Anh, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities of building a climate-tech startup across Europe and Asia.
20:00 - 21:30: Networking & "Talent Meet-up"
Light refreshments will be provided.
Who Should Attend? 📮
Founders & Entrepreneurs
Designers & Engineers
Climate Enthusiasts
Tech Innovators
Professionals exploring climate-tech opportunities
Investors, media, and those interested in sustainability or business innovation
See you there 🌍 🚀
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