Jane Kearns

Jane is a recognized leader in sustainable innovation, with extensive experience growing companies at the intersection of business and sustainability. She co-founded, grew and profitably sold a full-service renewable energy company, Clean Energy Developments, and leverages over 15 years of experience in the environmental finance, cleantech and sustainability sectors to help build businesses that matter.

Throughout her career, she has advised entrepreneurs and executives on project and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning and business development. She also helped launch Columbia Business School’s first environmental finance course, which continues to be taught in its MBA and EMBA programs, as well as at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.