Ryan Kushner

Ryan Kushner is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader in climate innovation and philanthropy, currently serving as Co-Founder and Head of Philanthropic Partnerships at RMI and Third Derivative, where efforts focus on supporting climate tech startups and enhancing global energy transitions. With a robust background in creating and mentoring supportive ecosystems for sustainable business development, Ryan has played pivotal roles at organizations such as Clean Energy for Biden, Big Idea Ventures, and Singularity University, as well as founding the New Energy Network, a prominent climate tech community. An accomplished author, Ryan's work, "Accelerate This!", sponsored by notable institutions, provides insights into startup accelerators and entrepreneurship. Ryan holds an MBA in Sustainable Management and is currently engaged in Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.