JB

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

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