Favorite Parts of Working in the Climate Tech Industry as a Director of Operations
Emilie, a Director of Operations at a carbon sequestration company, thrives on the "quick iterations" and experimental nature of the climate tech industry, enjoying the collaborative spirit and the chance to "give stuff a shot" alongside highly driven colleagues. This dynamic environment allows for rapid innovation and the freedom to pursue bold ideas, a key aspect of their fulfilling career.
Climate Tech, Innovation, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Leadership
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Job Title
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Grad Programs
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Emilie Wood
Director of Operations
Carbon Sequestration Company
UC Santa Barbara
n/a
Environmental & Related Sciences
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Rapid iteration and experimentation are common in the climate tech industry.
2. The industry attracts highly driven and intelligent individuals.
3. There's a willingness to try new approaches and adapt based on results.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I really love the quick iterations of the climate tech industry. The ability to work with people who have big ideas and say, "Let's give it a try and see what happens," is exciting. Then, we can take that information and either continue investing in the idea or try something different.
I think the people driven to work in climate tech are some of the smartest and most driven people I've ever worked with. It's fun to be in a space where you can just give things a shot.