John Balbach

3 Decades of Climate Solutions: c-suite business development, market expansion, strategic partnerships, origination, capital and fund formation, investor, board member, policy-maker.

John Balbach is the Director of Impact Investments at the MacArthur Foundation, located in the Greater Chicago Area. He has extensive executive-level leadership experience across various sectors, including Fortune 500 corporations, entrepreneurial ventures, nonprofit organizations, and public-private partnerships.1 Balbach has demonstrated strong fundraising skills, having managed financial efforts that raised significant capital for early-stage software firms and impact investing funds. His expertise includes fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders such as Boards of Directors and strategic partner organizations.1

Before joining the MacArthur Foundation, Balbach served in several roles that highlight his strategic advisory skills and experience in technology commercialization. He was a Technology Commercialization Advisor at the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where he provided strategic business expertise to early-stage ventures.1 Additionally, he has worked as a consultant for various organizations, including the Cleantech Group, where he evaluated clean technology products and developed screening tools for sustainability projects.1