Trent Yang

Trent Yang is a seasoned leader in the cleantech industry, serving as President and Co-Founder of Galway Sustainable Capital, Inc. since January 2021, where focus is on growth and deployment capital for sustainable initiatives. Yang has been a Board Member of the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association since March 2010 and an Advisor for the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Colorado since September 2015, providing guidance to growth companies in the cleantech sector. Other board roles include positions at Carbon America, Lightning eMotors, and Bolder Industries. Previously, Yang held the title of Vice President of Private Equity at AMG National Trust Bank, managing sustainability-focused investments, and was the Director of CU Cleantech at the University of Colorado, where Trent established a public-private partnership for advancing energy technologies. Yang's entrepreneurial experience includes founding Clean Membranes, and a background in venture capital with Globespan Capital Partners. Educational credentials include two Master’s degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, all in engineering.