Chad Rickaby, MPP,BA

Co-founding ClimateDoor three years ago with a simple mission to de-risk early-stage climate solutions at speed and scale, today, Chad leads a 20+ member powerhouse team leveraging deep expertise, AI-enabled tools and global networks to scale burgeoning ventures. The effort has supported 50+ companies, raised over $80M in growth capital, secured 100+ strategic partnerships, and unlocked millions in non-dilutive funding. He also works alongside Indigenous communities, supporting clean economy projects through funding and workforce development. From helping the Cheslatta Carrier Nation turn 10M cubic metres of wet wood into biogas to facilitating 397 B2B meetings in Australia for Canadian cleantech, he blends bold ambition with boots-on-the-ground impact.