ABOUT C2FM
OUR STORY
C2FM was founded to give aspiring climate founders across the Columbia ecosystem a place to meet each other intentionally.
Many members are interested in building but are early, unsure where to start, or lack a clear path from curiosity to action. C2FM helps people move from isolation to conversation — and from conversation to startup formation.
Who gets to build should not depend on having the right friends, background, or prior exposure to startup networks.
OUR VISION
We see a world where Columbia's aspiring climate founders meet in moments of intention, not coincidence — and the hardest climate problems are tackled by teams built to withstand them.
OUR MISSION
Climate is too urgent to leave co-founder discovery to chance. C2FM creates structured moments where aspiring climate founders test what it actually feels like to build a startup together — to debate, connect, problem-solve, and see if they have the chemistry to tackle hard climate challenges side by side.
OUR VALUES
Who gets to build should not depend on having the right friends, background, or prior exposure to startup networks.
Founder fit is about trust, communication, and complementary working styles — not just what’s on your resume.
C2FM exists to connect aspiring founders whose primary motivation is solving climate problems and building technologies that contribute to a more resilient, sustainable planet.
Finding a co-founder doesn’t happen overnight. C2FM values momentum, learning, and second meetings as much as company formations.
C2FM supports aspiring founders at different stages, prioritizing those ready to build while welcoming those who are still learning.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.