We are an experienced group of innovators, entrepreneurs and venture capital investors passionate about generating extraordinary results, creating positive changes, and partnering with visionaries who combine these two.
MEET THE TEAM

TERRY WAGHORN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Terry is a bestselling author, speaker, and thought leader on business strategy

BASEL ISMAIEL
RESEARCH DIRECTOR
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Basel has worked on researching and commercializing novel climate technologies and advising

JESSICA PAPA
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jessica is a brand builder and storyteller who loves entertaining, informing, and

GIULIA SEGATTO
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Pelotas, Brazil
Giulia brings a decade of company-building and operational experience to the team.

TORKILD SMITH
DIRECTOR OF IT
Manchester, United Kingdom
Torkild is an innovative and articulate technical support professional with 20 years

MICHAEL KALLIS
INVESTOR RELATIONS & PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Cape Town, South Africa
Michael has over 25 years of experience in asset management and innovation

ROBYN HEATHFIELD
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Cape Town, South Africa
Robyn Heathfield is a South African businesswoman who has worked extensively in

AJITH CHANDRAN
INNOVATION CHALLENGE DIRECTOR (ASIA)
Thiruvananthapuram, India
Dr. Ajith Chandran, with over two decades of experience in environment, development,
KEY ADVISORS

CAROLE WAINAINA
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Nairobi, Kenya
Carole is the former COO of Africa50 — a $878 million infrastructure

ANTHONY ZOLEZZI
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Boca Raton, Florida
Anthony is a successful serial entrepreneur and visionary who has played the

TERRY GARCIA
SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR
Washington, District of Columbia
Terry Garcia has more than 30 years of experience leading large and

GREG HOROWITT
INNOVATION ADVISOR
San Diego, California
Greg is one of the world’s foremost authorities on innovation and the