Ian Adams

Ian Adams

Managing Director atEvergreen Climate InnovationsIllinois

Ian Adams is the Managing Director at Evergreen Climate Innovations, with over a decade of experience in energy and climate. He previously served in the Obama administration and holds degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago.

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Career

  1. Administration of President Barack Obama
  2. Evergreen Climate Innovations · Managing Director
    Now
  3. administration of President Barack Obama

Focus

energyclimateinvestingoperationsgovernment

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of Chicago Booth School of Business

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Who is Ian Adams?

Ian Adams is the Managing Director at Evergreen Climate Innovations, with over a decade of experience in energy and climate. He previously served in the Obama administration and holds degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago.

How much does Ian Adams invest?

Evergreen Climate Innovations has not reported a check size. It invests at seed.

How do I pitch Ian Adams?

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What did Ian Adams do before Evergreen Climate Innovations?

Administration of President Barack Obama; administration of President Barack Obama.

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