Geoffrey S Lakings

Seer/Sage/Shepherd

Role: Sage Strategist at Rippling Nature
Location: Houston, TX, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Geoffrey S Lakings

Our Rippling Nature Story: From Urban Innovation to Rural Revival The bustling…

Experience

Sage Strategist
Rippling Nature
Sep 2015 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Focusing on defining to implementation of Holistic, Smart Communities / Cities throughout the world• Spearheading digital transformation initiatives within the food-water-energy nexus; thereby, driving sustainable practices. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams across organizations to assess and implement strategies to improve marketintel to further decarbonization, sustainability, & resilience initiatives • Developing innovative solutions across CleanTech that result in significant ROI for clients• Leveraging market and technology insights to enhance project outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

Education

Rice University
BA, History
1990 — 1994

Skills

Project Planning
Project Implementation
Technology Development
Energy Markets
Natural Gas
Analysis
Fundamental Research
Sustainability Strategy
Technology Integration
Technology Evaluation
Emerging Technologies
Technology Planning
Analytics
Market Analysis
Systems Analysis
Process Improvement
Strategic Planning
Visionary
Energy
Program Management
Leadership
Management
Research
Business Analysis
Market Research
Software Documentation
Strategy
Sustainability
Commodity Markets
Risk Management
Commodity
Analytical Skills
Storyboarding
Interactive Storytelling
Data Analysis
Business Strategy
Business Development
Project Management

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Current company

Rippling Nature

Community Development and Urban Planning · 4 employees · Founded 2016 · Houston, Texas, United States

Our Rippling Nature Story: From Urban Innovation to Rural Revival The bustling metropolis of Houston, driven by energy and innovation, is facing the same global challenges as countless other cities: food insecurity, environmental sustainability, and ensuring a thriving future for its residents. Yet, just a short drive away lies the rural town of Livingston, where economic opportunity and access to modern, sustainable practices are needed. These vastly different communities could hold the key to a blue green print addressing critical issues—if they could be connected. Being Seers: A team of passionate individuals, fueled by data, analysis, and a belief in community-driven solutions believe problems of this scale require a new kind of Platform, a data-driven hub of Innovation they call AGINC. Powered by AI & fueled by collaboration, it goes beyond existing models. Data & Intel: AGINC goes to work: Public data, private partnerships, and sensor networks turn HTown SOUND into a living dataset. AI analyzes trends, optimizes systems, creating the KPIs to produce Roadmaps which will make this a replicable model. But tools are nothing without action, which is where HTown SOUND a dynamic ideation & innovation ecosystem comes in. Being Sages: Community Connection: HTown SOUND isn\'t just about technology. It\'s about engaging with Houston\'s diverse communities, becoming a hub for education, job training, and a space where social innovation meets environmental progress. Being Shepherds: Urban Proving Ground (HTown SOUND) Innovation Showcase: HTown SOUND becomes a vibrant incubator ecosystem on the Buffalo Bayou Trails— a blend of urban gardens, modular greenhouses, aquaculture, & more. It doesn\'t just produce food, it\'s a showcase of renewable energy, water purification— a model of sustainable urban living. Beyond Houston: HTown SOUND, powered by a dynamic Innovation Engine features & connecting with researchers at Rice University, innovators at Greentown Labs, and Houston

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About Geoffrey S Lakings

Experience

Sage Strategist

Education

Rice University

Skills

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