Noa Conger Simons is an investment professional and entrepreneurial ecosystem builder with a passion for nurturing early stage companies, particularly in the cleantech sector. Simons has an impressive array of experiences, including being the Founding Manager of the Hudson Valley Startup Fund, LLC, Co-Founder of Community Compost Company, and Investment Professional at TianDi Growth Capital. In addition to her investment career, Simons has worked as an entrepreneur for Success US Prep and as an Executive Director for the Mary Ferrell Foundation. Simons' background in marketing and education, including tutoring SATs for Summit Educational Group, rounds out her capabilities nicely. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Upstate Capital Association of New York, Simons is dedicated to fostering growth and development in startups across the state.