Analysis

August 4, 2021

Does the world need another carbon offsetting platform?

Michelle You argues that her new startup, Supercritical, can actually make a difference.


Sarah Drumm

5 min read

Supercritical cofounders, Michelle You and Aaron Randall

There’s a hot new carbon offsetting platform on the block. 

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