Steven Berkenfeld
Melville, New York, United States
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About
Broad and extensive experience that includes all aspects of investment banking, private…
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Big news at The Clean Fight! We’re thrilled to double down on our efforts to grow NYC’s vibrant climatetech ecosystem by supporting international…
Big news at The Clean Fight! We’re thrilled to double down on our efforts to grow NYC’s vibrant climatetech ecosystem by supporting international…
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Funding geothermal projects requires more than vision; it demands practical, proven strategies. On September 4 at 1 PM ET, join J.C. Caine, Sr…
Funding geothermal projects requires more than vision; it demands practical, proven strategies. On September 4 at 1 PM ET, join J.C. Caine, Sr…
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Brightcore is proud to share that Keith Hayes, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, has been appointed to the New York Geothermal Energy…
Brightcore is proud to share that Keith Hayes, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, has been appointed to the New York Geothermal Energy…
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Ecotopia Consulting LLC
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Education
Volunteer Experience
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Board Member and Chair
Green City Force
- Present 12 years 3 months
Economic Empowerment
Green City Force is working toward a “green city” rooted in social, economic, and environmental justice. We view young adults from frontline communities as the essential force for driving the emergence of sustainable and resilient cities—by transforming their own lives, leading community transition, and promoting the values of a new regenerative and inclusive economy.
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Board Member and Chair
Sierra Club Foundation
- 6 years 1 month
Environment
The Sierra Club Foundation promotes climate solutions, conservation and movement building through a powerful combination of strategic philanthropy and grassroots advocacy. The Foundation is the fiscal sponsor of the Sierra Club's charitable environmental programs.
The mission is to promote efforts to educate and empower people to protect and improve the natural and human environment. -
President's Council member
Ceres, Inc.
- 4 years
Environment
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and inequitable workplaces.
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President's Council member
Woodwell Climate Research Center
- Present 5 years 10 months
Environment
The Woodwell Climate Research Center (formerly known as Woods Hole Research Center) is a scientific research organization that studies climate change impacts and solutions.
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Board Member
Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice
- 3 years 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
Bend the Arc's mission is to be the leading national progressive Jewish organizatiom focused solely on U.S. domestic policy and social and economic justice for all people.
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Sponsor of Employment Sustainability Initiative on Employment and Technology
Cornell University ILR School
- Present 12 years 6 months
Education
Actively engaged in various projects relating to the "Future of Work".
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Sponsor of the Carbon Removal / New Carbon Economy Initiative
Cornell University - Atkinson Center for Sustainable Future
- Present 10 years 9 months
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Board Member
BSR (Business for Social Responsibility)
- 1 year 6 months
BSR is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration.
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Member of the Advisory Board
The Earth Institute, Columbia University
- 2 years 3 months
Environment
Columbia's Earth Institute blends research in the physical and social sciences, education and practical solutions to help guide the world toward sustainability.
Science + Collaboration + Education + Impact = Sustainability
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Skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been. The words of Wayne Gretzky, aka The Great One 🏒 While most battery makers are…
Skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been. The words of Wayne Gretzky, aka The Great One 🏒 While most battery makers are…
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Yesterday marked an incredible milestone as we broke ground at Ash Grove Cement Company’s Mississauga cement plant on Carbon Upcycling Technologies’…
Yesterday marked an incredible milestone as we broke ground at Ash Grove Cement Company’s Mississauga cement plant on Carbon Upcycling Technologies’…
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After six months of incredible hustle, I’m excited to share a recap of last week’s in-person launch of our Energy Storage Deployment Accelerator…
After six months of incredible hustle, I’m excited to share a recap of last week’s in-person launch of our Energy Storage Deployment Accelerator…
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We’re thrilled to announce a new swath of partners for our Energy Storage Deployment Accelerator! We’re over the moon to be working with such…
We’re thrilled to announce a new swath of partners for our Energy Storage Deployment Accelerator! We’re over the moon to be working with such…
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What a pleasure it was to speak at BuiltWorlds’ Innovating Building Materials Supply Chain Conference yesterday. I really enjoyed speaking on a…
What a pleasure it was to speak at BuiltWorlds’ Innovating Building Materials Supply Chain Conference yesterday. I really enjoyed speaking on a…
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Join us on June 11 at the Decarb Summits: Boston, as higher education and K-12 leaders come together to tackle the future of campus decarbonization.…
Join us on June 11 at the Decarb Summits: Boston, as higher education and K-12 leaders come together to tackle the future of campus decarbonization.…
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Last week, Brightcore President Michael Richter moderated the New York Energy Policy fireside chat at the 2025 New York State Economic Development…
Last week, Brightcore President Michael Richter moderated the New York Energy Policy fireside chat at the 2025 New York State Economic Development…
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That's a wrap on Web Summit Vancouver! Thank you, Alice McDermott @ Web Summit, Dan Burgar 🔜 SXSW London, Lindsay Chan @ NorthX Climate Tech, and…
That's a wrap on Web Summit Vancouver! Thank you, Alice McDermott @ Web Summit, Dan Burgar 🔜 SXSW London, Lindsay Chan @ NorthX Climate Tech, and…
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Expanding into new markets sounds exciting—until you actually try to do it. Every region has different dynamics, and what worked in one place won’t…
Expanding into new markets sounds exciting—until you actually try to do it. Every region has different dynamics, and what worked in one place won’t…
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Echoing all my colleagues as to all the positive news happening in the Climate Investment portfolio. These private companies supported by terrific…
Echoing all my colleagues as to all the positive news happening in the Climate Investment portfolio. These private companies supported by terrific…
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Enjoyed sharing the stage at ClimaTech Live in Boston recently with investors from Breakthrough Energy , Spring Lane Capital, and more to discuss…
Enjoyed sharing the stage at ClimaTech Live in Boston recently with investors from Breakthrough Energy , Spring Lane Capital, and more to discuss…
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We're thrilled to welcome the newest members to the Carbon Business Council: Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Deep Sky, Limenet, and Skyrenu…
We're thrilled to welcome the newest members to the Carbon Business Council: Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Deep Sky, Limenet, and Skyrenu…
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) honored the Brightcore Energy and OLA team for the Bard College Library Geothermal Conversion with a Better…
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) honored the Brightcore Energy and OLA team for the Bard College Library Geothermal Conversion with a Better…
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I'm excited to be speaking at Inventures 2025 next week! I’ll be joining the session “Reshaping Transitions: Carbon Innovations Changing the Game”…
I'm excited to be speaking at Inventures 2025 next week! I’ll be joining the session “Reshaping Transitions: Carbon Innovations Changing the Game”…
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What a fantastic close to Stony Brook University's "Geothermal Energy From the Ground Up: A Workforce Readiness Series." Over the past 10 weeks…
What a fantastic close to Stony Brook University's "Geothermal Energy From the Ground Up: A Workforce Readiness Series." Over the past 10 weeks…
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