Salvation (and profit) in greentech

TED2007 · 17:52 · Filmed Mar 2007

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Jacqueline Novogratz: Invest in Africa's own solutions

"I don't think we're going to make it," John Doerr says in an emotional talk about climate change and investment. To create a world fit for his daughter to live in, he says, we need to invest now in clean, green energy.

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John Doerr

Venture capitalist

John Doerr, Silicon Valley's legendary moneyman, is afraid of eco-apocalypse. After building his reputation (and a considerable fortune) investing in high-tech successes, he's turning his focus toward green technologies, and hoping it isn't too late. Full bio