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Zeina Fayyaz Kim

Head of Growth at Adaptis

New York City Metropolitan Area

Overview

Work Experience

  • Head of Growth

    2024 - Current

    Adaptis is a decarb decision platform for buildings and a team of 25+ engineers, building scientists, and sustainability experts co-led by two women PhDs. I lead growth strategy and operations at Adaptis.

  • Partner

    2021 - 2024

    Climate Capital backs companies working to reduce emissions, mitigate the worst effects, and help humanity adapt to a changing climate. I've led investments in companies like Quilt (Gradient, Lowercarbon), Sway (Third Nature), and Posh Robotics (YC W22).

  • Co-Founder

    2020 - 2024

    Diamond List is an annual curation of underrated climate startups built on nominations from top-tier climate investors. We modeled Diamond List after Hollywood’s Black List for under-the-radar screenplays.

  • Head Of Strategy

    2021 - 2022

    The Plant is a $300M+ historic preservation and adaptive reuse project, turning a former coal-fired power plant that once electrified Grand Central Station into a global home for climate solutions. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, the building will be carbon-negative and configured for startup incubation, co-working, large-scale events, and public art.

  • Consultant

    2021 - 2021

    Uncharted is turning sidewalks into data centers. It is the first US company to reach a binding agreement with a city (Poughkeepsie, NY) to install its technology directly in the public right of way. Led market research and competitive analysis in preparation for their Series B. Their Series A was the largest ever (at that time) by a Black female founder.

  • Chief of Staff

    2019 - 2020

    Imbellus (acquired by Roblox and McKinsey) was a cognitive assessment company, building videogame-inspired simulations for companies like McKinsey to hire their entry-level talent globally. Partnered with CEO to drive overall strategy, fundraising, public relations, and M&A.

  • Consultant, Education

    2019 - 2020

    Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's LLC for philanthropic activities. Ran diligence for the education team's talent/diversity portfolio, resulting in 8 grants totaling $7mm to 100% (8/8) people of color and women.

  • Associate Partner

    2016 - 2019

    John Doerr, Brook Byers (Kleiner Perkins), and Kim Smith's (Stanford GSB) vision to apply the venture model in public education. Invested in talent/diversity x education; coached CEOs and senior leaders in the portfolio; designed/curated all portfolio events and services.

  • Summer Associate, Investment Management

    2015 - 2015

    Wrote MD-level briefing on Goldman’s acquisition of Imprint Capital Advisors; awarded Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship for outstanding community and leadership achievements.

  • MBA Associate, Private Markets

    2015 - 2015

    Designed and modeled multi-asset investing strategy to address natural resource scarcity and climate change; analyzed private equity fund managers for potential investment.

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