Judy Li

Co-Founder

2024 - Current

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Board Member

2024

Principal

2023 - 2024

Earth Foundry invests venture capital in today’s most promising innovators commercializing climate and sustainability solutions. We partner with the world's leading companies to support early-stage companies with high impact innovation. - Vet investment opportunities into the best early-stage climate and sustainability startups - Lead investments from first pitch to close - Work with startups in our portfolio to accelerate their growth

Vice President

2020 - 2023

- Executed on all aspects of deal sourcing, diligence, and funding - Oversaw all VC platform-related initiatives such as communications, operations, and data management. - Built and managed Earth Foundry's internship program

Senior Associate

2019 - 2020

Investment Associate

2018 - 2019

Platform Associate

2016 - 2018

- Built the data systems and processes underlying Earth Foundry's deal pipeline - Deal sourcing - Partnership development across the innovation ecosystem

Board Observer

2024 - 2024

Board Observer

2023 - 2024

Board Member

2022 - 2024

Energy Efficiency Analyst

2015 - 2016

Verde is a start-up that provides energy efficiency upgrades for small to medium sized businesses. - Conducted energy efficiency assessments for businesses including restaurants, multi-unit housing complexes, and retail stores - Designed custom projects that save electricity and money while addressing the unique needs of each client - Built marketing strategies, marketing materials, and digital media strategy - Facilitated strategic partnerships with chambers of commerce, industry groups, and other organizations.

Princeton in Asia Fellow on the China Sustainable Cities Project

2014 - 2015

NRDC’s China Sustainable Cities Project (CSC) has been advising and advocating for sustainable urbanization in China for more than 10 years. CSC shares international experiences in sustainable urban development, provides capacity building for local policymakers, and advocates for smart growth solutions. - Managed a team of 5 staff and interns to advance the China Walkability Project - Led fundamental methodology improvements for the excel-based Chinese city walkability indicator system model. - Coordinated the creation of a five-year strategic plan for the China Sustainable Cities Project. - Researched urban energy use, demand-side management, green buildings, building energy benchmarking, low-carbon transportation especially walking and biking, compost and biogas, and the impact of Chinese urban development on carbon emissions, public health, and urban waste management. - Provided suggestions.for sustainable urban development policy solutions and best practices. - Wrote the Introduction chapter, proofread the Chinese-to-English translation, and finalized the English version of a 50+ page report on the climate impacts of Chinese urbanization.

Peer Advisor

2013 - 2014

- Advised undergraduate students within CNR about majors, courses, and studying abroad. - Planned social activities to create a sense of community among CNR students. - Assisted CNR Advising Staff to speak one-on-one and in front of audiences at outreach events.

Energy and Oceans Policy Intern

2013 - 2013

Center for American Progress (CAP) is a progressive think tank and advocacy organization that conducts highly influential policy research in many fields including energy and environment. - Researched renewable and energy efficiency policy, offshore oil and gas drilling legislation, energy production revenue sharing, extreme weather, and climate change impacts on fisheries and aquaculture. - Analyzed environmental impacts from copper mining to estimate potential environmental impact of the proposed Pebble Mine. - Published two blog posts on Center for American Progress’s online media outlet, Climate Progress.