
Abstract: During this session we will be exploring where and how Jackie sees AI playing a role in solving climate change. We hope attendees will leave this session inspired to dig deeper into climate technology and will start trying to solve some of the challenges with AI.
Session Outline:
Introduction
Discussion around the largest opportunities
Why/How there is money for innovators in the space
How Nextcorps views early-stage companies with/without AI
Q&A
Bio: Jacqueline currently serves as the Managing Director for Nextcorps new ClimateTech Studio. We support New York State's bold vision to be leaders in ClimateTech adoption and environmental justice alongside our partners and co-creators NYSERDA and SecondMuse. Previously, she was the CEO & founder of Revolar. At Revolar we built tiny devices to keep your loved ones safe. She's incredibly proud of the team and products we built during her tenure- We never missed a deadline. We raised millions from great investors such as Foundry Group and Techstars. With my role at Techstars, Jacqueline covered the Americas and helped elevate entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders from Canada all the way to Argentina. She's an advisor to startups such as microTERRA and for businesses in the manufacturing, sustainability and supply chain space. From circular food systems, localized fashion supply chains, workforce tech, future city tech and wearable tech, she's deeply committed to helping our global community evolve our systems. At my core, she's a teacher, researcher, doer, and proud nerd.