Ian Spencer
FounderCo-founder | CEO | Economist at Forge Minerals
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
FoundedForge Minerals
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Co-founder | CEO | Economist at Forge Minerals
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Sylvain PetitgirardCo-founder | CSO
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Matthew VaughanCo-founder | COO
Experience
- Forge MineralsCofounder and CEOcurrent2024 — presentEdinburgh
- Carbon13Foundercurrent2024 — present
- AMP Clean EnergySenior Development Manager2024 — 2026Edinburgh
- Leapfrog Renewables LtdFounder & director2023 — 2024Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- H2 Green, a Getech Group companyHead Of Business Development2021 — 2023Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- H2 Green, a Getech Group companyFounder, Executive Director2020 — 2021Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- The Scottish GovernmentHead of Economic Policy and Strategy - First Minister's Policy and Delivery Unit2016 — 2020Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- The Scottish GovernmentGovernment Economist2013 — 2016
- Health and Safety ExecutiveSenior Economist2008 — 2013Edinburgh / Liverpool
- JacobsSenior Economist2007 — 2008
- Entec (now part of Wood Group)Consultant Enviromental Economist2004 — 2007
- ERM: Environmental Resources ManagementFreelance economic consultant2003 — 2004
Skills & more
Start-up Ventures2Industrial Minerals2Industrial Decarbonization1Heat PumpsBiomassRenewable Energy SystemsRenewable Energy Policyindustrial decarbonisationElectrificationLeading Development TeamsCommunicationFundraising
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Carbon CreditsNet-Zero Carbon EmissionsNet-Zero EmissionsStartup DevelopmentMicrosoft ProjectCommercialAttention to DetailGreentechLanguages Italian
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ian Spencer?
- Co-founder | CEO at Forge Minerals
- Where does Ian Spencer work?
- Ian Spencer is Co-founder | CEO | Economist of Forge Minerals.
- What companies did Ian Spencer found?
- Ian Spencer founded Forge Minerals.
- Where did Ian Spencer go to school?
- Ian Spencer studied at The University of Edinburgh (Msc, Ecological Economics); Durham University.
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Also attended The University of Edinburgh404
Sofia DolfeInvestor at Index VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at MedicxiKevin JohnsonInvestor at MedicxiPatrick NorrisGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalSarah MandersonLegal Director at Hoxton VenturesPolly BarnesInvestor at EQT Ventures
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Also attended Durham University307
Bertie AykroydPartner at Mayfair Equity PartnersMaria DrobotInvestor at DN CapitalNaseem MoumeneVice President at Northzone, investing across complex and fragmented industries undergoing fundamental shiftsJeppe ZinkPartner at NorthzoneHugo AdamsInvestor at Pembroke VCTChandar LalPartner at Mosaic Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Forge Minerals3
Also worked at The Scottish Government10
Reuben AitkenManaging Director, Energy Transition and International Operations at Scottish Co-Investment FundMary McKennaCo-Founder & Chair at AwakenAngelsReuben AitkenManaging Director, Energy Transition and International Operations at Scottish Venture FundReuben AitkenManaging Director, Energy Transition and International Operations at Scottish EnterpriseNicola DouglasExecutive Director - Investment at Scottish National Investment BankReuben AitkenManaging Director, Energy Transition and International Operations at Scottish Investment Bank
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Also worked at Jacobs33
Kumar BuvanendaranGeneral Partner at NVenturesGötz GleichmannManaging Director at RedstoneRachel HeraufElixir Lead at CV LabsChristina LevadaHead of Operations & Investor Support at Fuel VenturesMohamed SolimanCo-Founding & Managing Partner at Ventioneers CapitalRobin LehaneResearch Analyst at Acorn Capital
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Also worked at ERM: Environmental Resources Management27
Tom FergusonFounder and Managing Partner at BURNT ISLAND VENTURESMelanie MannHead of ESG at ARCH Emerging Markets PartnersJustin DesrosiersManaging Principal at SustainVCGerrit DuboisVenture Partner at ScaleFundMarleen Blanson HenkemansManager at PymwymicJorden WoodsManaging Partner at StarChain Ventures
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