Meg Arnold Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Leading the Market Transformation team, one of LACI's three pillars, in support of LACI's mission to create an inclusive green economy. The MT team convenes public and private sector partnerships to advance innovation in clean tech via policy at the federal, state, and local levels, and via pilot and demonstration projects in communities across the greater LA region.

Sacramento, California, Us

Strategic advisor to the new CEO and the organization following the conclusion of the Interim CEO role, with a focus on strategic fund/project development and ongoing leadership of Clean Economy work.

Sacramento, California, Us

Focused on sustaining the momentum, confidence, leadership, and influence of the organization through its first leadership transition in 15 years, as well as a pandemic. My role, as planned with the Board, bridged the departure of the prior CEO on 1/31 and the arrival of the new permanent CEO on 7/1.

Sacramento, California, Us

Ongoing work as a consultant to Valley Vision on a range of projects, largely focused on the Clean Economy impact area, including the region's Cleaner Air Partnership, CRC, ARCCA, and Mayors' Climate Commission. As well, launched and leading Valley Vision's regional work on Opportunity Zones.

Consulting and thought leadership on climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives, with an emphasis on engaging and activating the private sector. Longest-term client is Valley Vision in Sacramento (on multiple projects).

SARTA is a non-profit organization founded to foster entrepreneurial growth & attract investment capital to the greater Sacramento region. SARTA supports development-stage technology companies by offering both startup resources and the following categories of programs and services:* Knowledge/Mentorship: Entrepreneurial training, education, and high level hands-on mentoring to address management, recruitment, technical, financial and business challenges* Funding: Identify sources and provide access to capital for the growth or expansion of technology-based businesses with innovative products* Network: Connect with regional business leaders and affiliate with key groups including service providers, investors and complementary businesses. Use the SARTA Network to locate appropriate facilities or incubator space, affordable professional service providers, and opportunities for R&D partnerships

Consulting in business development for early-stage startup companies, entrepreneurship, and university innovation, as well as regional collaboration and innovation.• Valley Vision / Green Capital Alliance: Senior manager for regional collaborative project focused on developing a regional clean/green industry cluster.• Drexel University: Community partnership consultant for West Coast launch of Masters programs.• Startup companies (various)

Davis, California, Us

• Support the success of UC Davis-originated start-up companies by providing advice, referrals to mentors, introductions to advisors and investors. More than 25 startups have emerged from campus since 2004.• Actively engage with regional partners to advance UC Davis objectives and support regional priorities, e.g. Green Capital Alliance, Venture Comunities, SARTA.• Develop programs and events to showcase UC Davis entrepreneurship and research, and to build campus relationships with the business community, e.g. Entrepefest, Little Bang. Secure financial support from sponsors for these events and programs.• Develop and drive key IP licensing negotiations, including developing financial terms and managing licensee relationship.• Led the 2007 strategic re-naming and re-launch of InnovationAccess, including all marketing, branding, and web content decisions, and also extensive cross-campus approvals process at highest administrative levels.

Davis, California, Us

The UC Davis program in technology and entrepreneurship, UC Davis CONNECT fosters the development, growth and success of technology-based start-ups in the Sacramento region.· Provide hands-on support for technology-based start-up companies in the Sacramento region, including business plan review, referrals to mentors and other advisers, relationship development with key parties e.g. equity investors, etc.· Primary responsibility for recruiting, supporting, and managing relationship with CONNECT’s member companies, technology-based start-ups throughout the region. · Lead strategic role in shaping CONNECT’s positioning and service offerings, including identifying and establishing key programs for CONNECT, such as annual technology Summit, and annual Entrepefest. Redesigned existing monthly Info Session program, resulting in four-fold increase in attendance.· Pro-active role in managing CONNECT and working with financial sponsors.

London, Gb

• Designed re-organization of BT’s Internet activities, with goals of improving operational performance, creating incentives to retain skilled employees, and improving the communication of BT’s Internet activities internally and to shareholders. Proposal culminated in comprehensive restructuring of BT and creation of Ignite.• Developed strategy for BT’s entry in venture capital investing.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Developed corporate strategy and business cases for new business initiatives, updated strategies in core businesses, conducted valuation and led negotiation for M&A activities.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Risk assessment of global portfolio of C$8 bn; deal support for loans above C$50M; industry sector analysis and relative risk ranking of individual clients.

Mba, Finance

Ba, English

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