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Raising An $18 Million Series A to Create Carbon-Negative Diamonds From Thin Air w/ CEO Ryan Shearman
In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Ryan Shearman, founder of Aether Diamonds. They discuss the inspiration and environmental focus of Aether, Ryan's formative experiences, and the diamond creation process. They also delve into misconceptions about lab-grown diamonds, the potential shift into B2B, and the future of the diamond industry.
Key Points
- Ryan Sherman, founder and CEO of Aether Diamonds, shares the innovative process of creating diamonds from atmospheric carbon, aiming to address climate change by transforming harmful carbon into beautiful, covetable diamonds.
- Aether Diamonds commits to offsetting 20 tons of carbon per carat sold, exceeding the average American's annual carbon footprint, integrating environmental impact with luxury jewelry.
- Sherman discusses the future of Aether Diamonds, including plans to scale manufacturing, collaborate with established jewelry brands, and maintain the rarity and value of their lab-grown diamonds despite increasing production.
Hey everybody, welcome to the MBIT podcast in which we discuss tech, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. Today is an extremely exciting episode in which the startup Aether Diamonds raised $18 Million to create diamonds from THIN AIR. Yes, you read that right.
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Twitter of Guest: @ryanshearmanNYC
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