Aisling Carlson

Aisling Carlson is a dynamic professional with a strong background in climate technology, partnerships, and innovation. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Greentown Labs, she plays a crucial role in supporting climate tech startups.1

Professional Background

Career Highlights::

• Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Greentown Labs (June 2023 - Present)
• Senior Advisor at Diversity VC (October 2020 - Present)
• Strategic Advisor at Refinu
• Former Chief Business Officer at Sieo
• Co-Founder of Faura
• Previously worked in roles at Flo Technologies, Anthemis Group, and Heidrick & Struggles1

Education

Carlson has a robust academic foundation:

• Undergraduate Degree: B.A (Hons) in Philosophy and History from Trinity College, Dublin (2004-2008)
• Postgraduate Degree: MSc in Political Philosophy & Ethics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (2008-2010)1

Professional Focus

Her work is centered around:

• Climate Technology: Supporting startups through Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America
• Diversity and Inclusion: Active in promoting diversity in venture capital
• Innovation: Advising and supporting emerging startups and technologies1

Languages

Carlson is fluent in:

• English (native or bilingual proficiency)
• French (native or bilingual proficiency)1

Her current role at Greentown Labs involves bringing together startups, corporates, investors, and policymakers to scale climate solutions, with the organization supporting over 200 startups that have collectively created more than 24,000 jobs and raised over $4 billion in funding.