Working in Climate Series: Entrepreneurship & Climate Tech
Important Note: This event is intended for UBC students and recent graduates exploring careers at the intersection of climate and business. While we welcome others who are interested in these topics, we will prioritize participation from UBC students and recent graduates.
This session explores how entrepreneurship can tackle the world’s toughest sustainability challenges — from identifying new opportunities and developing solutions to driving impact within high-growth climate tech companies across energy, mobility, and waste.
From identifying problems worth solving and spinning out new solutions to supporting the growth of high-impact startups, this session is for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and in understanding how innovation can turn bold ideas into real-world change.
Speakers:
🎤Saad Dara, CEO & Co-Founder, Mangrove Lithium (producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide from diverse input streams)
🎤 Shea Sinnott, Chief of Staff, SWTCH (EV charging solutions for multi-family and commercial properties across North America)
🎤 Vikramaditya G. Yadav, Ph.D., P.Eng. , Co-Founder, Tydra Labs (transforming shell waste into ultra-pure chitin and sustainable bio-products)
About the Working in Climate Series
The "Working in Climate" Event Series is an ongoing initiative by the Centre for Climate and Business Solutions at UBC Sauder School of Business. This series explores how climate action intersects with various careers, industries, and professions through thematic events. From fields like business, engineering and technology to sectors such as energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure, the series highlights how sustainability is reshaping every aspect of the global economy.
Each event provides insights from experts across diverse industries, helping students and professionals understand the growing need for climate solutions and how they can drive meaningful change within their chosen careers. Whether you’re starting out or making a career shift, "Working in Climate" offers guidance on navigating emerging opportunities in the climate-driven economy.