In addition to managing CPI's U.S. based team, Ben leads CPI's blended finance and capital mobilization workstream, including overseeing several investor coalitions, accelerators, and pre-seed funds focused on supporting transformative climate finance solutions. CPI's flagship blended finance program, the Lab, is an investor coalition and accelerator of over 70 governments, development finance institutions, and private investors that develops and launches new funds and enterprises and… Show more In addition to managing CPI's U.S. based team, Ben leads CPI's blended finance and capital mobilization workstream, including overseeing several investor coalitions, accelerators, and pre-seed funds focused on supporting transformative climate finance solutions. CPI's flagship blended finance program, the Lab, is an investor coalition and accelerator of over 70 governments, development finance institutions, and private investors that develops and launches new funds and enterprises and drives billions into renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable cities, land-use, and other sectors. Ben manages a global team of analysts and consultants that work to identify, develop, and launch new investment solutions. In addition, Ben collaborates with CPI leadership, investors and funding partners to set and implement strategic direction, oversee deliverables, and manage engagement with stakeholders.Ben contributes regularly to CPI publications, and thought leadership related to climate finance, carbon markets, public finance, and blended finance, including articles and OpEds, Lab research reports, and webinars, in addition to representing the Lab externally at conferences and events. Show less