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Jim Fournier
CEO at JLINC Labs
Jim Fournier is a serial social entrepreneur and the CEO of JLINC Labs, based in Oakland, California.2 With over three decades of experience in technology and four decades in climate activism, Fournier has established himself as a leader in various fields.2
Career Highlights
Fournier co-founded JLINC Labs in 2015 with Victor Grey to develop the JLINC protocol, which aims to control internet data exchange.1 The company's core patent was issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office in January 2023.1
Throughout his career, Fournier has held several notable positions:
- CEO at JLINC Labs
- Founder at Climate Path
- Co-founder at Planetwork
- Investor and representative for Biochar Engineering
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Fournier's entrepreneurial spirit has led him to create and contribute to various innovative projects:
- Organized the first international conference on global ecology and information technology through Planetwork
- Co-founded Portable Data Corp (PDC) in 2015
- Founded Carbon Path in 2019, which later evolved into Tru Social Inc.
Expertise and Interests
Fournier is known for his expertise in:
- Sustainability
- Digital identity
- CO2 capture and storage
- Regenerative design
- Global network-building
Education
Fournier's educational background includes:
- Studied for a Master of Architecture (MArch) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Bennington College
Jim Fournier's LinkedIn username is jimfournier, where more details about his professional experience and accomplishments can be found.2
