Hi, I'm Zoe Samuel - Sustainability Investing, Strategy & Leadership | Content & Project Management | Ex-Google
I'm driven by merging creative storytelling with climate action, particularly in tech and venture capital. I thrive when building communities, shaping innovative climate solutions, and nurturing startups that have a real-world impact.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Worked at Google, co-creating the "Anthropocene" climate community of over 4000 members and leading sustainability programs for gTech.
Currently serves as a Venture Partner, investing in and advising early-stage climate tech companies with gigaton potential.
Can help others by connecting climate founders with investors and advising on building impactful internal sustainability communities.
🚀 Career trajectory
Creative Roots
Began career in theater, comedy, and film, producing work across major cities and honing skills in writing and project management.
✦ Playwriting
✦ Screenwriting
✦ Film Production
✦ Comedy
Tech & AI Innovation
Transitioned to Google, focusing on UX content strategy and contributing to foundational AI projects like LaMDA (Gemini).
✦ User Experience (UX)
✦ Conversation Design
✦ AI Development
Sustainability Leadership at Google
Pivoted to lead strategic sustainability programs, building a large internal climate community and driving circular economy initiatives.
✦ Corporate Sustainability
✦ Community Building
✦ Change Management
Climate Venture Partner
Currently investing in and advising climate tech startups, leveraging strategic and creative expertise to foster impactful solutions.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Climate Tech
✦ Startup Advising
💪🏻 Superpowers
Climate Venture Catalyst
Identifying and nurturing climate tech startups
✦ Investing in early-stage companies with gigaton potential.
✦ Focusing on built environment, industry, and food/ag verticals.
✦ Leveraging experience from Starshot Capital and Google's climate initiatives.
Corporate Sustainability Architect
Building and scaling climate programs within large organizations
✦ Co-created Google's "Anthropocene" climate community (4000+ members).
✦ Led circularity and climate programs for Google's gTech.
✦ Expert in employee engagement and organizational change for sustainability.
Creative Technologist & Storyteller
Applying artistic and AI expertise to climate challenges
✦ Shaped AI (LaMDA/Gemini) with climate knowledge and engaging personality.
✦ Background in theater, comedy, and film production.
✦ Translates complex climate issues into compelling narratives and projects.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering groundbreaking climate tech startups for investment and collaboration.
✦ Connecting with innovators and leaders driving global climate solutions.
✦ Finding opportunities to merge creative strategy with impactful climate action.
I can help with
✦ Connecting climate founders with potential investors and strategic partners.
✦ Advising organizations on building effective internal sustainability communities.
✦ Providing expertise in strategic planning and content development for climate initiatives.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging climate technologies in the industrial and built environment sectors.
✦ Finding talent for climate-focused startups, particularly in engineering and science.
✦ Exploring unique collaborations at the intersection of arts, tech, and climate advocacy.
