Mehrad Yaghmai
Managing Partner @Cool Climate Collective
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Partner @Cool Climate Collective
A foresight-driven investment and incubation platform tackling systemic problems.As founding partner, brought together investors and operators at the intersection of climate and technology to support early stage climate tech founders and incubate catalytic ecosystem supporting initiatives.Our co-investors include Builder’s Vision, Lowercarbon, Collab Fund, Third Sphere, YC, Social Impact Capital, Mission One.Grew the collective to 1200+ members, who have engaged with our founders in various capacities beyond just providing capital as part of the investment, ranging from hiring support, workshops and trainings, coaching and advisory. We bring together investors and operators at the intersection of climate and technology.Select investments include- Alga Bio: ruminant feed additive that profitably boosts yield and reduces enteric methane emissions- InventWood: “Superwood” engineered wood, bulletproof, fire-resistant, stronger than steel at ~1/6 the weight) for the built world- Nevoya: AI-native, fully electric trucking carrier helping shippers/3PLs move freight with zero-emissions capacity- Hayzel: chiller retrofit that converts wasted cooling energy into electricity to cut cooling power use- Aquaporo: ALMA (Atmospheric Low-Humidity Moisture Adsorption) tech that pulls drinking water from air, even in very dry regions- wasted*: nutrient recovery from portable toilet waste into fertilizer, closing the sanitation-to-soil loop.
EDUCATION
UC San Diego
BA, Political Science - International Relations
SKILLS
ABOUT MEHRAD YAGHMAI
Systems thinker, startup founder, climate tech advocate, and venture capitalist, I tackle complex problems with a blend of entrepreneurial drive and deep-rooted curiosity. My journey has led me to interface with corporates, startups, and government officials, turning ideas into value for diverse stakeholders.As an advocate for knowledge-sharing, I cherish every opportunity to distill my experiences into lectures and workshops. My goal is to foster an environment of learning and to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers to tackle the challenges of our time.
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