About Us

Realize 2050 is an energy transition consultancy and venture studio powering future-ready solutions with corporates, utilities, government, and startups.

Technology Partnerships

We forge partnerships with corporations, utilities, and governments to ensure that ambitious climate targets are met efficiently and with minimal costs per ton of CO2e.

We view technology partnerships as the most cost-effective pathway to decarbonization for many organizations.

Innovation-Led Systems Approach

Our methodology employs a systems approach to tackle complex challenges.

Guided by an innovation-first mindset, our team—comprised of experts in strategy, marketing, policy, and venture creation—enables organizations to surpass their ambitious climate and sustainability targets ahead of time.

Energy Transition Acceleration

We are dedicated to a zero-emissions future, achieved without compromising the essential energy services that power our economy.

Our mission is steadfast: we will not rest until this future is realized.

The Realize 2050 Mission

At Realize 2050, our mission is unequivocal:

Our core values drive every element of our work:

  • We think on our feet

  • We bring an entrepreneurial mindset to clients

  • We charge each others’ batteries

  • We generate non-obvious insights

  • We use stories to drive change

  • We work with fearless urgency

“We help our clients achieve profit through purpose.”
— Realize 2050

DEI Commitment

Central to our mission is our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

We believe that diverse perspectives and inclusive practices are critical to driving the innovation and systemic change needed to achieve our ambitious climate targets efficiently and equitably.

Our vision is to embed DEI principles into every aspect of our work, through inclusive partnership development, equitable hiring practices, and community engagement and support, ensuring that our efforts to combat climate change through value creation are inclusive and just.

Meet the Team

Chris Richardson

Ginny Spilman

Jonathan Lyons

Ben Silton

Dan Lesser

Charlotte Mallo

Nathalie Couët

Viktoriya Kuz

Senior Advisors

Mei Shibata

SJ Maxted

Anna Demeo

Our Theses

  • To successfully take our One Shot at Zero, diverse groups must converge.

    A systems thinking approach that harnesses the motivations of corporates, startups, policymakers, investors, and more will accelerate the path to Zero more than if those actions are uncoordinated.

    Decarbonization requires sectoral convergence. An interdisciplinary team that includes innovation, go-to-market, policy, and technology is required to achieve Zero.

  • Companies should look to climate technology partnerships as alternatives to carbon offsets that are much more strategic - and often much lower cost. Smart technology partnerships can be the lowest cost/ton decarbonization solution while setting companies up for success.

  • Partnerships with the right startups not only can help solve technical challenges, but can also lead to rapid market expansion when novel incumbent products are embedded in high-growth startup solutions

  • Islands - both literal and figurative - are ideal for controlled experimentation to test and deploy new climate & resilience technologies or approaches.

  • The energy transition will require more pervasive public/private engagement than ever before.

  • AI has the potential not just to reduce cost, but to transform a business. For example, utilities are just beginning to realize the potential of AI for predictive maintenance, grid operations, real-time matching of supply and load, smart meter analytics, workforce optimization, and more.

  • Innovation within leading incumbents can have a cascading ripple effect, influencing entire industries.

Join Our Team

  • Contract and full-time Associates, Engagement Managers, and Principals

  • Fractional CFO, COO, and Bookkeeper