Evan Hynes

CEO & Co-Founder of Climatebase

Evan Hynes is the CEO & Co-Founder of Climatebase, a renowned platform for climate careers aiming to mobilize the world's talent to work on climate solutions.

He has a diverse background in workforce development, talent acquisition, education, and community management, having been an integral part of Y Combinator-backed edtech company Make School prior to founding Climatebase.

Evan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Technology Entrepreneurship, Communication, & Fine Art from UC Santa Barbara and certificates in iOS development, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Technology Entrepreneurship Engineering.

Climatebase, under Evan's leadership, is known for its Climatebase Fellowship program and organizing San Francisco Climate Week, attracting numerous attendees across various events annually.

Evan is a respected voice in the climate space, speaking at prestigious events like the UN COP, NY Climate Week, and SF Climate Week, emphasizing the importance of expanding the climate workforce.

His professional experiences include roles at Ikiguide, Hustle, and Oracle, showcasing his expertise in recruitment, growth strategies, and community building.

Through his work, Evan Hynes remains dedicated to driving talent towards climate action and accelerating climate solutions globally.

Highlights

Mar 22 · Los Angeles Times

What to do this weekend: ‘Tempest,’ Lisa Kudrow at Groundlings - Los Angeles Times

Dec 27 · Fortune

Big Tech workers, from Meta to Amazon, had a horrible year. But there’s a silver lining - Fortune

Mar 31 · orkweek.com

Ep 3. Evan Hynes, CEO and Co-Founder of Climatebase - Workweek

Experience

CEO & Co-Founder at Climatebase (July 2020 - Present)

Consultant at Ikiguide (January 2018 - May 2019), Recruiter at Hustle (July 2017 - December 2017), Head of Community - Growth Team at Make School (December 2014 - July 2017), Growth at Make School (January 2015 - June 2015), Chapter Director & Content Developer at Hackers Of (January 2014 - December 2014), Account Manager – Enterprise Software at Oracle (June 2013 - December 2014), Social Media Specialist at Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, California funded project (October 2012 - August 2014), Director at Undie Run Santa Barbara (October 2011 - September 2013), President at SB Media Group (September 2011 - June 2013), Media Relations Intern at Coastal Fund (Associated Students, UCSB) (October 2012 - March 2013)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Technology Entrepreneurship, Communication, & Fine Art - University of California, Santa Barbara, Summer Academy Certificate in iOS Development - Make School (2016), Certificate in JavaScript, HTML, CSS - First Step Coding (2018), Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate in Engineering: Applied Technology - UC Santa Barbara (2011 - 2013)