Chris Wirth

Chris Wirth is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in sustainability and climate tech, dedicated to combating climate change through transformational technology, domestic manufacturing, and scalable infrastructure.

He has expertise across diverse sectors including the circular economy, renewable energy, and the built environment, excelling in executive roles such as corporate communications, government relations, marketing, and industry development.

Chris is proficient in commercial applications of deep tech like AI, robotics, and biomimicry, guiding companies through various funding stages from early-stage seed funding to Series A, B, and C financing rounds, and navigating intricate regulatory landscapes to advocate for innovative policies addressing environmental concerns through market-based solutions.

His interests lie in the circular economy, climate tech, ocean-climate innovation, 'blue tech', and biomimicry, with a focus on ventures and causes promoting a healthy community that balances economic, educational, social justice, and ecological needs for current and future generations.

Chris draws motivation from experiences that involve taking risks, adapting to change, learning from mistakes, and embracing the unknown, all while following the trails and adapting Pythagoras' philosophy of exploration and self-discovery.

He holds educational backgrounds in marketing at both the undergraduate and MBA levels, along with specialized training in business marketing strategy and B2B best practices from Kellogg Executive Education.

Chris Wirth has an extensive organizational history, having held various positions including Vice President of Market Development at The Recycling Partnership, Board Member at Sea Hugger, Advisor at AMP Robotics, and Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communications at AMP Robotics, among many other notable roles in the sustainability and climate tech sector.