Laura Berland-Shane

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Vice President Government Affairs at Blue Planet Systems @ Blue Planet Systems
Laura Berland-Shane's Location
Santa Monica, California, United States, United States
About Laura Berland-Shane

I am a purpose-driven leader committed to building and scaling sustainable businesses committed to reducing/removing carbon emissions. With 20+ years in climate tech, my experience ranges from the founding teams of startups to executive roles at Fortune Global 100 companies within the energy transition space. Currently, I am devoted to developing and advocating for policies which will transform the carbon management sector. Gigaton-scale carbon mitigation and removal is essential to reverse Earth’s urgent climate challenge. Public policy, regulation, funding and procurement can unlock barriers and jumpstart this market. I have developed relationships with policymakers, elected officials and agencies to accelerate this critical market development component. My mindset is entrepreneurial and I have a track record of developing and executing strategies to scale business models, build strong relationships, manage teams, and collaborate to develop solutions to solve complex problems. I am also a passionate advocacy leader for E2 - a national, bipartisan group of business leaders and founders who advocate for policies that are good for the economy and good for the planet. My expertise includes: policy, market development, business development, strategy, and finance. I have leveraged these strengths into scaling and executing strategies within multiple climatetech companies with transformational technologies.I am most proud of my personal productions: my two daughters. They inspire my passion for sustainability and are a constant reminder of the urgency we face in addressing climate change. Living near the ocean, we are grateful to be able to spontaneously hit the beach in the a.m. and the snow trails in the afternoon. I also am an avid yoga practitioner, meditator, scuba diver, biohacker and old-school (print) book reader.

Laura Berland-Shane's Current Company Details
Blue Planet Systems

Blue Planet Systems

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Vice President Government Affairs at Blue Planet Systems
Laura Berland-Shane Work Experience Details
  • Blue Planet Systems
    Vice President Government Affairs
    Blue Planet Systems Mar 2021 - Present
    Los Gatos, California, Us
    Blue Planet technology combines waste carbon dioxide with calcium sourced from waste to manufacture synthetic limestone aggregate. Our process can use dilute CO2 from any source, at any concentration, and turn it into valuable building materials to enable carbon capture at a profit. Each tonne of our aggregate permanently mineralizes 440 kg of CO2, preventing it from ever leaking or accumulating in the atmosphere. Blue Planet aggregate is so carbon negative, that it offsets all the emissions from the cement in the concrete, making the mix carbon negative. Blue Planet's mission is to mineralize billions of tons of CO2 per year in the built environment.
  • Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2)
    Southern California Director
    Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) Jan 2008 - Present
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors and others who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.
  • Tellus Strategic Consulting
    Principal Consultant
    Tellus Strategic Consulting Jan 2014 - Mar 2021
    Business Development, Strategic Planning, Finance/Fundraising and Advocacy consulting for cleantech.
  • Greenlots
    Director, Utility Account Management - West
    Greenlots Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Develop new business and manage existing accounts for the Western Region USA. We develop networking software for electric vehicle charging stations. Greenlots provides a turnkey solution for our customers - (utilities, cities, workplaces, MUDs).
  • Sustainable Business Council
    Board Of Directors
    Sustainable Business Council Jan 2005 - Jan 2018
    Co-founder of SBC LA.
  • Comverge
    Director, Utility Markets - West
    Comverge Nov 2012 - May 2014
    Norcross, Ga, Us
    Comverge is the leading provider of intelligent energy management solutions for residential and commercial & industrial customers. Comverge has more than 500 utility customers and 5 million devices installed in residences. Comverge currently services 60% of the existing residential demand response install base and is poised to continue helping customers solve their challenges today while bridging to the promise of the smart grid.
  • Siemens Industry
    Solar Vertical Market Management Division - Business Development Manager
    Siemens Industry Oct 2010 - Nov 2012
    Munich, De
    Newly formed division - will integrate strategy and sales for all of Siemens solar products and business units. Includes PV and CSP project development, sales of inverters. The solar market offers opportunities for four Siemens Industry divisions: Building Technologies, Drive Technologies, Industry Automation and Industry Solutions. We will also collaborate with Siemens Energy.
  • Siemens Industry
    Renewable Energy Business Development Manager
    Siemens Industry Jun 2008 - Oct 2010
    Munich, De
    includes sales of solar, landfill gas, wastewater treatment energy, biomass to large end-users including cities, universities, hospitals, large commercial.
  • City Of Santa Monica
    Vice Chair, Sustainable City Task Force
    City Of Santa Monica 2006 - 2010
    Santa Monica, Ca, Us
    City Council appointed position. Advise and implement Sustainable City Plan for City of Santa Monica.
  • Solarcity
    Southern California Sales Director
    Solarcity Apr 2007 - Feb 2008
    Launched SolarCity's sales and ops office in So Cal. Hired sales team. Developed and executed community solar programs in So Cal.
  • Permacity Corp.
    Chief Operating Officer
    Permacity Corp. 2003 - Feb 2007
  • Usa Networks/Styleclick
    Director Of Business Management
    Usa Networks/Styleclick 2000 - 2001
    London, Gb
  • The Kushner-Locke Company
    Executive Director Of Finance & Strategic Planning
    The Kushner-Locke Company 1996 - 2000
  • The Walt Disney Company
    Senior Business Planner
    The Walt Disney Company 1995 - 1996
    Burbank, Ca, Us
  • Value Line
    Equity Analyst
    Value Line 1990 - 1992
    New York, Ny, Us
    Analyzed and valued common stock of thirty-three companies in the retail, textile, specialty chemical,natural gas distribution, and computer/peripherals industries.
  • Locker Associates Inc.
    Analyst
    Locker Associates Inc. Jun 1988 - Jun 1990
    Consulting firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and market research for labor unions in the steel and apparel manufacturing industries. Conducted feasibility studies that coincided with employee efforts to purchase or restructure plants or companies. Evaluation involved in-depth market, operating and financial analysis.Authored monthly steel industry newsletter - distributed to labor union leaders, Wall St. analysts, and industry leaders.

Laura Berland-Shane Skills

Renewable Energy Energy Solar Energy Business Development Strategy Energy Policy Strategic Planning Sustainability Smart Grid Cleantech Sales Business Strategy Photovoltaics Start Ups Energy Management Project Management Financial Analysis Energy Efficiency Entrepreneurship Demand Response Management Strategic Partnerships Program Management Alternative Energy Environmental Policy Biomass Energy Conservation Venture Capital Finance Contract Negotiation Sustainable Energy Clean Energy Technologies Leed Project Finance Energy Audits Mergers And Acquisitions Leadership Fundraising Event Planning Activism Sustainable Business Environmental Awareness Consulting Public Speaking Business Planning

Laura Berland-Shane Education Details

  • The Wharton School
    The Wharton School
    Finance
  • Brown University
    Brown University
    International Relations
  • Ethical Culture Fieldston School
    Ethical Culture Fieldston School

Frequently Asked Questions about Laura Berland-Shane

What company does Laura Berland-Shane work for?

Laura Berland-Shane works for Blue Planet Systems

What is Laura Berland-Shane's role at the current company?

Laura Berland-Shane's current role is Vice President Government Affairs at Blue Planet Systems.

What schools did Laura Berland-Shane attend?

Laura Berland-Shane attended The Wharton School, Brown University, Ethical Culture Fieldston School.

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Laura Berland-Shane has skills like Renewable Energy, Energy, Solar Energy, Business Development, Strategy, Energy Policy, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Smart Grid, Cleantech, Sales, Business Strategy.

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