I’m an Operator of, Investor in, and Cheerleader for Climate Tech startups.
My Mission
Skinning up Baldy in Sun Valley, ID
I’ve dedicated my career to supporting entrepreneurs and solutions focused on climate change - the biggest challenge facing our world. I’ve been in the trenches as an operator, from high growth startups to public companies - SunPower, Stem, Full Harvest and more. I’ve invested in and advised dozens of passionate entrepreneurs through Virta Ventures and Climate Tech Operators. I am optimistic about the future and am excited to support the entrepreneurs that will make that future a reality.
Expertise
Solar
Energy Storage
Agtech
Mobility
Marketplaces
SaaS
B2B2C
FinTech
Operating Experience
FULL HARVEST
The first B2B marketplace for imperfect and surplus produce.
As CFO, I helped company company scale from seed to series B, raising over $30million in venture capital and growing the team from 5 to 40+ people.
ADMIRALS BANK
Leading solar and home improvement lender.
As Vice President of Product and Strategy, I built detailed valuation models, prepared investor presentations, and supported end-to-end fundraising for a spin-off of the Bank’s solar and home improvement lending division. Admirals was eventually acquired by Ethic.
STEM
Global Leader in AI-driven Energy Storage
As Manager of Strategic Projects, I built and managed the sales operations team, ran FP&A, and led financial modeling and created pitch materials for $100mm project financing and potential acquisition.
REPOWER
Renewable energy distributor and software company.
As Vice President of Business Development and Business Operations, I led channel development team supporting inside sales, sales ops, and channel/franchise partnerships. RePower was acquired by Soligent in 2018.
SUNPOWER
World leading solar technology and integration company.
In my last role at SunPower as Manager of Financial Products, I developed and negotiated financing partnerships including SunPower’s first secured loan program with Admirals Bank, securing $200 million in funding, preferential rates, and increased loan limits exclusive to SunPower customers.
NBC SPORTS
Leading sports broadcaster.
(Yes, this was a prior life/career) As a production associate, I worked on Sunday Night Football, The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and The National Heads-Up Poker Championship. I had some fun and won three Emmys along the way.
