people
a fantastic group of people I'm proud to work alongside.
đź“Ť Miami, Florida
Carol Burga
Green Street Holdings
Carol Burga is Co-founder and General Partner at Green Street Holdings. As a published author and advocate for responsible investment, she serves as the firm’s primary contact for impact investment initiatives, channeling her expertise to create sustainable and transformative opportunities. Carol brings over 15 years of experience as a geographer specializing in empowering Indigenous communities in forest nations. With a Master’s degree in Forestry and Indigenous Peoples, Carol has established herself as a trusted expert in the Amazon, as well as forestry communities in Southeast Asia and Africa. Her work bridges scientific knowledge with practical solutions, driving sustainable development and environmental stewardship. Currently, Carol facilitates stakeholder engagement for jurisdictional REDD+ programs worldwide through her role at Emergent, fostering inclusive partnerships for impactful climate solutions.
đź“Ť Lima, Peru
Jorge Escobedo
Kipu
Jorge is a Co-founder at Kipu, where he leverages his expertise to help companies unlock the potential of data and AI. He brings a proven track record of leading high-performing teams responsible for products used by millions of users. At Yape, he leads the development of personalization and recommendation systems and the AI/ML platform for Peru’s leading super app with 17+ million users. Previously, he founded a Y Combinator-backed startup, led engineering and data teams at Drop and Unravel Carbon, and completed a PhD in theoretical physics from the Perimeter Institute. He brings deep technical expertise to transform technical vision into impactful, user-centric products.