Who am I?
After a number of years as a successful software entrepeneur I now focus my efforts on carbon mitigation. I am active in Cleantech venture capital, technology incubation and commercialization, and public advocacy. I am Cleantech Practice, Lead Advisor at the MaRS Discovery District and sit on the board of a number of clean energy companies and organisations, including Morgan Solar.
I hold a BSc in electrical engineering, an MSc in philosophy of science, and an MA and PhD in philosophy.
It is my belief that we have yet to have a serious, public conversation about the threat of climate change, and the economic opportunites afforded by the global transformation to a low-carbon economy.
I am the author of:
Kick the Fossil Fuel Habit
Dated:
April 18, 2012
Honoured to be named to this group. Ontario has placed a big bet on clean energy. The Green Energy and Economy Act is the most progressive piece of climate legislation in North America. It’s also an important piece of Ontario’s … More →
Dated:
March 26, 2012
… is fundamental to delivering next-generation clean technology to market. So that cleantech can kick coal’s high-carbon butt. And early-stage investing happens to be where you get the biggest returns. But – it’s hard to do. You need lots of … More →
Dated:
March 5, 2012
My Feb-2012 keynote at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Sustainable Communities Conference in Ottawa. Viewing tip: watch for the potty-mouthed moments! ) My bit starts 10:20 in (for reasons beyond me they’ve included a whack of empty-stage stuff at … More →
