Ryan Shearman

Ryan Shearman is a cofounder and CEO of Loa Carbon, a New York City-based climate tech developer and certified B-Corporation focused on synthesizing sustainable hydrocarbons using captured CO2 and renewable energy. As chairman of the board of directors at Aether, Ryan oversees the creation of the world's first carbon capture diamonds, which received accolades such as TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of 2022. Additionally, Ryan serves as chairman of the board at NEXUS Global and held various roles including delegate at Maison Luxe New York and board member at On Deck. Earlier career experience includes founding FUSAR Technologies to innovate safety technologies in the powersports sector, and contributing to luxury jewelry and metal casting operations at David Yurman and The Nanz Company, respectively. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Fairfield University.