Lara Obst

Lara Obst is a prominent figure in the ClimateTech sector, serving as the Co-Founder of The Climate Choice, a Berlin-based company focused on providing a Climate Intelligence Platform aimed at decarbonizing supply chains. This platform helps businesses automate processes and manage climate targets effectively, offering tools for data acquisition, tracking, and supplier engagement to facilitate their decarbonization efforts.1

Background and Education

Lara Obst holds degrees from both the University of Twente in the Netherlands and the Technical University of Berlin. She gained recognition for her Master's thesis on sustainability measurement, which earned her the Philippe de Woot Award in 2016 for its innovative approach to integrating sustainability into business models.1

Career Highlights

• Co-Founder at The Climate Choice (April 2020 - Present): Lara leads initiatives that empower companies to set and achieve their climate goals through data-driven insights and community engagement.1
• Venture Developer roles at companies such as weeve and Next Big Thing AG, where she contributed to developing business models that leverage IoT and blockchain technology.
• Co-Founder and CMO at MOWEA GmbH: Focused on creating micro wind energy solutions for off-grid markets.

Lara is also active in promoting climate awareness and transformation through various platforms, including speaking engagements at events like TEDxFS, where she emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility in climate action.2