Jason Blumberg
Founder of Earth Foundry
Jason Blumberg
Founder of Earth Foundry
Chicago, Illinois
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder & Managing Director
2012 - Current
✓ Proven track record of investing in and building disruptive cleantech & energy companies that deliver top returns and outsized impact ✓ Expert at identifying, building and exiting new cleantech & energy platforms ✓ Extensive end-to-end network provides access to every North American cleantech and energy innovation ✓ Success driven by deep domain expertise and refined operational playbook.
Adjunct Professor - Lab-to-Launch
2010
Training the next generation of leaders how to transform world-class science innovation into scalable and impactful businesses. Cross disciplinary class between MBA, PHD Science & Engineering, and Masters in Policy. - 2010 to 2018 - Energy & Cleantech Lab - 2018 to Present - Lab to Launch
Board
2013
CURRENT: - NanoGraf (formerly SiNode) - Recurve - Invektek - GTII SELECT PRIOR: - Digital H2O (acquired by DMGT LON:DMGT) - Glidepath (acquired by Quinbrook) - Root 3 (acquired by Confidential) - Bractlet (acquired by Backpack)
Executive Director
2012 - 2023
Promotes energy literacy and engagement among people, especially those in low-income communities, to improve the lives of people in Illinois. We achieve this by providing funding and partnering with trusted community-based organizations that educate, inform and engage residents about the benefits of sustainable energy practices. By empowering residents with knowledge and resources, we are working towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for all.
Co-Founder & CEO
2009 - 2012
Consultant
2005 - 2009
Assistant Chairman
2002 - 2003
Vice President – Corporate Development
2000 - 2002
Transactions Advisory Group
1998 - 2000