For over two decades, I have mobilized partners and secured funding for initiatives totaling an estimated €10B, successfully translating innovative ideas into tangible solutions that address some of the planet's most pressing challenges. From giants like Google and Hitachi to early-stage startups, I have partnered with globally operating companies, and intergovernmental collaborations. Currently, as CEO of the Israeli Coastal and Marine Engineering Research Institute (CAMERI), I have quadrupled the institute’s income by expanding its reach beyond B2B services to collaborations with top-tier universities, tech multinationals, startups, and government agencies. Since diversifying, sales have grown by 40% on average per year and profitability KPIs have been improving. By successfully directing corporate strategies and endorsing investments in early-stage climate-tech startups, I have supported ventures in scaling, making critical executive decisions that streamlined cross-functional processes and enabled sustainable growth.***Decisions Based on Insight, Trust, and a Shared MissionAt CAMERI, a unique JV, I spearheaded a legal framework that allowed us to become the innovation arm of the Israel Ports Company. In this role, I mentored and advised climate-tech startups in various domains including 3D printing, floating ports, PV infrastructure, desalination, carbon-capture and others — serving as their beta site and later facilitating their access to funding and further investment. I also led a strategic organizational restructure within CAMERI, recruiting top-tier talent - achieving a 400% revenue increase in five years. My background in intelligence analysis, hands-on international business experience, and advanced degrees - MBA and MSc. in Sustainable Development from HEC-Paris, have equipped me with a sharp analytical mindset, financial expertise, and a global perspective on sustainability challenges.***Human Behavior at the Core of Developing Sustainable SolutionsGrowing up in Israel and South Africa, completing my BA during high school, becoming a marathon runner by 23, and serving as an intelligence officer on high-stakes international projects have all shaped me into the person I am today. I have been fortunate throughout my career to witness the impossible - become reality. Looking ahead, I envision a future where innovative climate-tech startups are empowered to tackle environmental challenges, acting as a bridge between trailblazing companies and the resources they need to thrive.