Lauren Faber O'Connor

Lauren Faber O'Connor

Partner atLowercarbon CapitalNew York

Lauren Faber O'Connor is a Partner at Lowercarbon Capital, focusing on technologies that reduce carbon emissions. She previously served as Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Los Angeles and has held roles in government and environmental organizations.

What Lauren can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Career

  1. Environmental Defense Fund · West Coast Political Director
  2. California EPA · Assistant Secretary for Climate Change
  3. British Embassy · Senior Policy Advisor
  4. City of Los Angeles · Chief Sustainability Officer
  5. USC Sol Price School for Public Policy · Adjunct Professor
  6. Lowercarbon Capital · Partner
    Now

Focus

carbon emissions reductionclimate emergencygreen transitionzero emissions portclean energycarbon emissions

Education

Stanford University, Bachelor’s degree in Earth Systems and EconomicsColumbia University, Master’s degree in Climate and Society

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Who is Lauren Faber O'Connor?

Lauren Faber O'Connor is a Partner at Lowercarbon Capital, focusing on technologies that reduce carbon emissions. She previously served as Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Los Angeles and has held roles in government and environmental organizations.

How much does Lauren Faber O'Connor invest?

Lowercarbon Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Lauren Faber O'Connor?

A warm intro from a founder Lowercarbon Capital backed works best.

What did Lauren Faber O'Connor do before Lowercarbon Capital?

West Coast Political Director at Environmental Defense Fund; Assistant Secretary for Climate Change at California EPA; Senior Policy Advisor at British Embassy; Chief Sustainability Officer at City of Los Angeles; Adjunct Professor at USC Sol Price School for Public Policy.

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