Na'im Zerbes

Na'im is a Program Manager at SecondMuse involved with the Venture for ClimateTech and GET Chicago teams, where he helps early-stage climate tech innovators build their products and businesses to address challenges of the climate crisis, as well as building city ecosystem programming towards a gender-equitable tech sector. Previously managing the Futureworks Incubator, Na'im has been engaged in research, design, and implementation of incubation, acceleration and ecosystem-building programs to support innovators and the communities they serve throughout North America and beyond.

Na’im believes in the power that comes from different actors rallying together around a shared challenge and working towards sustainable, system-wide change. He is most passionate about bringing that power to light through programming and spaces where communities can come together, build on their innate strengths, and raise up those around them.

Prior to joining SecondMuse, Na’im coordinated the national and regional implementation of a global civic empowerment program for young people in Romania, working with youth mentors to engage their younger peers in becoming agents of social change.