Hi, I'm Katherine Festeryga - Founder & Climate Leader
I am a founder driven by the urgency of the climate crisis. I thrive in the space where complex policy meets bold action, using my experience in government and politics to turn systemic barriers into progress.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed legislative assemblies and high-stakes issue portfolios for the Government of Ontario.
Leads as a founder focused on driving systemic climate solutions through strategic advocacy.
Offers expert guidance on navigating complex policy environments and managing critical stakeholder communications.
💪🏻 Superpowers
Climate Founder
Fusing data centers and agriculture
✦ Leads multi-stakeholder initiatives to address climate urgency.
Issue Navigator
Resolving critical friction points in high-growth environments
✦ Facilitates rapid decision-making under high-pressure scenarios.
✦ Aligns disparate stakeholder incentives toward shared outcomes.
I'm excited about
✦ Secure strategic mentorship from founders mastering complex, highly regulated climate tech markets.
✦ Access exclusive communities to scale waste-heat recovery innovations within urban infrastructure.
✦ Connect with mission-aligned investors to accelerate sustainable, high-impact venture growth.
I can help with
✦ Navigate complex government regulatory landscapes to accelerate your startup’s market entry.
✦ Broker high-level introductions between innovative founders and key agricultural policy stakeholders.
✦ Mentor climate-tech entrepreneurs on managing high-stakes crisis communications and media relations.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect with data center engineers to optimize thermal heat transfer systems.
✦ Meet agritech investors focused on circular economy and greenhouse energy infrastructure.
✦ Join communities bridging urban planning policy with industrial waste heat initiatives.