Currently an Extern @Energy Innovation Capital
I'm on a mission to connect, learn, and lead in climate and energy tech through innovative investment strategies.
Explore my projects focused on venture capital investment in climate and energy tech, highlighting innovative solutions and startup evaluations.
Energy Innovation Capital · · ✅ Verified by Extern
Think like a venture capitalist—faster with AI. Use AI-driven tools, databases, and market maps to spot and analyze energy, industrial, and sustainability startups, then craft investor-ready reports to pitch them like a pro.
I'm on a mission to connect, learn, and lead in climate and energy tech through innovative investment strategies.
I’m a natural problem-solver who bridges early-stage ventures with the relationships, resources, and strategic support essential for their growth. My experience spans advisory roles for founders, building partnerships, and engaging with VCs and accelerators, alongside developing pilots and offtakes in climate tech, carbon utilization, energy storage, conservation, and nature-data ventures. My path has shifted from Sales & Marketing to Founder & Operator, and now as an Advisor & Connector. I thri
Externships
Venture Capital Investing in Climate & Energy Tech Externship with Energy Innovation Capital
Energy Innovation Capital
Experience
Founder and Climate Commercialization Advisor, New York, NY
Seed Signal Advisory · 2023 - Present
Ambassador, New York, NY
Tusk Trust · 2016 - Present
Co-Founder & Head of Marketing & Sales, Pt Sanilac, MI
Elk Meadows Farms · 2017 - 2025
Seed Investor, Board Director, New York, NY
The Emissions Capture Company (ECCO) · 2016 - 2024
Co-Founder, London, UK
41 Wildcard · 2016 - 2020
Sustainability Contributor, London, UK
The Hyperloop Project · 2017 - 2019
Co-Founder, London, UK
East London Juice Company · 2013 - 2016
Director of Business Development, Co-Founder New York, NY
WhoIsGreen.com · 2011 - 2013
NYC District Trainer & Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, New York, NY
PDI | Pfizer & Schering Plough · 2006 – 2012
Assistant Strategist, Agency Marketing & Advertising Accounts New York, NY
OMD, Omnicom · 2005 – 2006
Education
Harvard University Extension School
Master of Liberal Arts, Sustainability
Competent Boards
Board of Directors Certificate: Climate & Nature Designation · Class of 2024
Cambridge Judge Business School
Exec. Cert.: Circular Economy & Sustainability Strategies · Class of 2023
Yale School of Management
Exec. Cert.: Corporate Sustainability Mgmt.: Risk, Profit, Purpose · Class of 2022
University of Arizona
B.A., Business Communications & Media Arts | GPA 3.7 | Dean’s List · Class of 2005
Skills
Energy Innovation Capital ↗
Think like a venture capitalist—faster with AI. Use AI-driven tools, databases, and market maps to spot and analyze energy, industrial, and sustainability startups, then craft investor-ready reports to pitch them like a pro.
During my externship with Energy Innovation Capital, I developed skills in venture capital investing, focusing on climate and energy technology. I utilized AI-driven tools and databases to identify promising startups, conducted thorough evaluations, and created investor-ready reports that effectively communicated the investment potential of these companies.
In this project, I engaged in various tasks that honed my abilities to source startups and conduct due diligence. Below is a summary of the specific activities I accomplished throughout the externship.
Project 1: Sourcing Startups
In this project, you’ll embark on the journey of discovering promising early-stage startups. Beginning with strategies for identifying early-stage opportunities, you’ll explore various online platforms to uncover startups that align with the VC investment thesis. You’ll apply these methods to select five potential startups, then dive deeper to evaluate each one and choose the one that best fits the VC’s objectives for due diligence. By the end of this project, you’ll have a clear framework for sourcing and evaluating startups based on a targeted investment thesis.
Project 2: Doing Due Diligence
In this project, you’ll expand your due diligence skills by collecting essential data on your selected company, including profiles, fundraising, press articles, and market size. You’ll analyze the company’s operating market, leadership team, and financials, and conduct competitor research to assess positioning. For B2C companies, you’ll gather traction, revenue, and customer feedback insights. By project’s end, you’ll have a solid approach to evaluating strategic strengths, market fit, and growth potential.