Hi, I'm Jason Rissman - Co-Founder / CEO at Starlings
I thrive at the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship, and transformative change. My passion lies in building and scaling ventures that have a positive impact, particularly in the climate and sustainability space. I love convening diverse groups to foster innovation and accelerate solutions.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Helped launch Google's mobile advertising business and managed renewable energy investments at Google.org.
Co-leading Starlings and hosting the Invested in Climate podcast to drive transformative change.
Can help others by advising startups, connecting investors, and building impact ecosystems.
🚀 Career trajectory
Corporate Innovation
Pioneered new business ventures and strategic partnerships within Google, including mobile advertising and venture philanthropy for renewable energy.
✦ Mobile Ads
✦ Venture Philanthropy
Climate Practice Launch
Played a key role in developing the strategy and launching the climate change practice at IDEO.
✦ IDEO
✦ Climate Change
✦ Strategy
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder
Focused on supporting and accelerating entrepreneurs and impact leaders through directorship and advisory roles.
✦ Startup Advisor
✦ Accelerator
✦ Impact Investing
Founder & CEO
Currently co-leading Starlings, driving transformative change through creativity and entrepreneurship.
✦ Starlings
✦ Co-Founder
✦ CEO
✦ Cleantech Advisor
💪🏻 Superpowers
Ecosystem Architect
Designing and activating networks that move ideas into action
✦ Designed strategies to launch IDEO's climate change practice.
✦ Directed 50+ programs to support diverse entrepreneurs.
✦ Cultivated strategic partnerships for venture philanthropy.
✦ Founded Starlings, building experiences that turn environmental action into culture and community.
Growth Catalyst
Scaling businesses and unlocking new models for impact.
✦ Grew revenue over 10x via new business models for a new practice at IDEO
✦ Helped launch Google's mobile advertising business.
✦ Angel investor and advisor for early-stage ventures.
Future Builder
Imagining and mobilizing systems that enable a thriving, regenerative future.
✦ Co-founder & CEO of Starlings, creating immersive worlds that transform environmental action into culture and collective participation.
✦ Investor and advisor focused on transformative change.
✦ Founder / host of Invested in Climate Podcast
✦ Designing platforms that connect creativity, entrepreneurship, and capital to accelerate systems change.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with fellow innovators passionate about cleantech and climate solutions.
✦ Discovering new ventures and investment opportunities in sustainability.
✦ Exploring collaborations to scale impact-driven businesses.
✦ culture, entertainment, systems
I can help with
✦ Advise early-stage startups on business strategy and growth.
✦ Connect entrepreneurs with potential investors and partners.
✦ Share insights on building impact-focused ventures and ecosystems.
✦ amplify climate leaders through my podcast and newsletter
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging technologies related to climate and culture
✦ Finding collaborators for climate tech initiatives.
✦ building a network of support for new cultural institution