John Robinson

John Robinson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in investment and consultancy focused on technology innovations addressing climate change and water-related challenges. Since March 2017, Robinson has served as a Partner at Mazarine Ventures, specializing in early-stage companies, and has held a Board Member position at The Wetlands Initiative since August 2019, supporting data-driven "smart wetlands" projects. In addition, Robinson co-founded Mandarin Leader, a North American Chinese-language media house, and led Mandarin Environment as Principal, focusing on strategies for water and wastewater innovations for a diverse client base. Previous roles include Consultant at Deloitte and Associate Director at Cushman & Wakefield, with early career experience as a Manager at Motorola China. Robinson's educational background includes degrees from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and Denison University.