Dawn Lippert
InvestorInvestor at Earthshot Ventures · Advisor at Stanford University · Senior Advisor, Climate at Emerson Collective Investing
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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Paul KwanunlockedDawn: together at Stanford University (2024–2026)
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Dawn: together at Yale University
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About
Dawn Lippert unites nonprofit, venture and policy roles to pioneer a place-based, community-first approach—moving to Hawaii to decarbonize an island and scaling that model to Asia-Pacific, California and 50 states.
Invests in
AgTechClimate TechEnergyFoodTechMobility & TransportationNew Materials
Experience
- Elemental ImpactFounder & CEO, Elemental Impactcurrent2017 — presentHonolulu, HI
- Elemental ImpactFounder, Elemental Excelerator2009 — 2017Bishop St, Honolulu
- Earthshot VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2021 — present
- Emerson CollectiveSenior Advisor, Climatecurrent2016 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- Stanford UniversityAdvisorcurrent2024 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)C3E Ambassadorcurrent2023 — present
- Nth CycleBoard Observercurrent2024 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- WiRE: Women in Renewable EnergyBoard Member and Foundercurrent2010 — presentHonolulu, HI
- ZeroAviaBoard Observer2021 — 2022
- Climate Real Impact Solutions (CRIS) - CRIS IIIndependent Board Director2021 — 2022
- Hawaii Clean Energy InitiativeChair of HCEI Advisory Board2015 — 2020
- Booz Allen HamiltonSenior Consultant2007 — 2009Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- Yale UniversityEnergy Consultant2007Hawaiian Islands
- TERI - The Energy and Resources InstituteResearch Fellow2006New Delhi Area, India
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)Sea Turtle Research Fellow, Vieques, Puerto Rico2005Vieques, Puerto Rico
- US Department of State International Visitors Program Peruvian AssociationIntern, US Embassy, Peru2004Lima, Peru
Skills & more
Cleantech25Renewable Energy99Energy Policy36Energy Efficiency75Energy80Management Consulting14Strategic Planning53Entrepreneurship34Innovation1Biofuels5Solar Energy36Alternative Energy20
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StrategyProposal WritingPolicyLanguages Spanish
- LEED AP — U.S. Green Building Council
From Dawn's professional profile.
Colleagues at Earthshot Ventures
Andrea Turner Moffitt
Executive in Residence at Earthshot Ventures
Andy Ruben
Executive in Residence at Earthshot Ventures
Austin Blackmon
Partner at Earthshot Ventures
Bethel Gashaw
Analyst at Earthshot Ventures
Dan Myers
Executive in Residence at Earthshot Ventures
Garrett Apel
Associate at Earthshot Ventures
Larsh Johnson
Executive in Residence at Earthshot Ventures
Matt Logan
General Partner at Earthshot Ventures
Network5
Austin Blackmon
Partner at Earthshot Ventures
Garrett Apel
Associate at Earthshot Ventures
Matt Logan
General Partner at Earthshot Ventures
Michael Jackson
General Partner at Earthshot Ventures
Ramsay Siegal
Venture Partner at Earthshot Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dawn Lippert?
- Dawn Lippert unites nonprofit, venture and policy roles to pioneer a place-based, community-first approach—moving to Hawaii to decarbonize an island and scaling that model to Asia-Pacific, California and 50 states.
- Where does Dawn Lippert work?
- Dawn Lippert is Investor at Earthshot Ventures.
- What does Dawn Lippert invest in?
- Dawn Lippert invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- What check size does Dawn Lippert write?
- Dawn Lippert typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Dawn Lippert go to school?
- Dawn Lippert studied at Yale University (Bachelor's degree, Environmental Studies); Yale School of the Environment (MEM, Energy Systems and Markets); Lakeside School.
Same school
Also attended Yale University966
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Also attended Yale School of the Environment14
Lori EllAdvisor at Tall Grass VenturesPat BurtisAdvisor at DrivenNoah LernerVice President at Spring Lane CapitalDaniel GeballeManaging Director at SJF VenturesNoah WalkerDirector, Investments at Wollemi CapitalJake ReznickVice President at S2G Investments
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Also attended Lakeside School34
Bill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft; Chair of the Gates FoundationSantiago ReganDirector of Business Development at Redpoint VenturesDavid WeidenInvestor at Khosla VenturesParis KokaInvestor at Serena VenturesJamie DaudonPrincipal at The Westly GroupKarl BrackenFounder & General Partner at Ocampo Capital
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Also attended The Mountain School of Milton Academy2
Shared employers
Also worked at Elemental Impact12
Dr. Cheryl MartinVenture Partner at Colle Capital PartnersAndrew BeebeManaging Director at Obvious VenturesAmanda DenneyMarketing Director at Obvious VenturesNatalie VolpeDirector, Investments at Wollemi CapitalMichael JacksonGeneral Partner at Earthshot VenturesMatt LoganGeneral Partner at Earthshot Ventures
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