Meet our 2nd Cohort of #ClimateFellows! Over the next month, we'll introduce each Fellow & showcase the incredible work they're doing in the fight against climate change. Keep an eye out & follow along to see firsthand how they're shaping our world for a greener tomorrow.
Introducing our 2024 @776foundation #ClimateFellows! I’m giving them $100K each to spend the next 2 years to focus on innovative climate solutions.
These young changemakers give me great hope for this generation and future ones with their unwavering commitment to solving climate issues.
Make sure to follow @776foundation to meet these incredible Fellows and learn about the work they’re doing to combat climate change.
Thrilled to announce our 2025 @776foundation Fellows! I’m giving each fellow $100k to tackle one of the biggest threats to humanity: Climate Change.
Over the next two years, my Foundation will support these young trailblazers as they come up with innovative and forward-thinking solutions. As our community grows to 80 fellows with this latest cohort, I see the potential possibilities to combat climate change in a meaningful way getting closer than ever.
Follow @776foundation to get to know these incredible fellows and to stay updated with their projects.
Congratulations to our Climate Fellows recognized on this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 list! 🌎
Your dedication to climate action, innovation, and community leadership inspires us every day.
Here’s to building a more sustainable future!
Meet our 20th and final climate fellow: Ana Cornell 🧬
She’s the founder & CEO of Acorn Genetics, building palm-sized DNA sequencers that let anyone test samples—people, plants, or pathogens anywhere, anytime.
Her mission? To kickstart the bio-industrial revolution by making genetic testing fast, accessible and scalable.
With Ana, the 2025 climate fellows are complete and ready to build for the future.
Meet climate fellow Jacob Rodriguez 🛰️
He’s the founder & CEO of Oligo Space, building AI-powered tools to design satellites and spacecraft faster and smarter.
Jacob’s team is developing modular, origami-inspired systems to help scale space infrastructure for climate monitoring, global connectivity and more.
With experience at MIT and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, he’s shaping the future of space and climate tech, one fold at a time.
Meet climate fellow Alexander Wu ⚡🏗️
He’s the founder of Lex Corp, helping businesses get access to cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable onsite power, without waiting for the grid to catch up.
His goal? Close the U.S. energy gap and build a future of abundant, accessible energy that scales fast.
Before Lex Corp, Alexander built and sold a startup to Coinbase, now he’s turning that speed toward climate solutions.
Meet climate fellow @bunmiolalude 🌍✨
She’s the founder & CEO of @venille_ , creating biodegradable menstrual pads and AI-powered health tools for underserved communities.
Her work tackles menstrual poverty, plastic waste and stigma - helping girls across Africa stay in school, protect their health and care for the planet.
Esther’s building a future where menstruation is safe, sustainable and stigma-free.
Meet climate fellow George Rose 🧪♻️
He’s the co-founder & CEO of Rise Reforming, a startup turning unrecyclable plastic waste into low-carbon chemicals.
Their modular tech produces a cleaner alternative to fossil-derived DME, used in things like aerosol sprays and propane, at a competitive price.
That means industries can cut emissions without raising costs, while keeping plastic waste out of landfills.
Meet climate fellow Maxx Yung🧠💻
He’s the founder of Fluid Intelligence, building biologically-powered computers for AI.
By combining neural organoids with custom semiconductors, Maxx is exploring new ways to design AI systems that mimic the brain’s efficiency, pushing the boundaries of how we compute.
His work blends neuroscience, bioengineering and advanced hardware to reimagine the future of intelligent tech.
Meet climate fellow Mason Lee 🌪️🌎
He’s co-founder & CTO of Aeolus Labs, where he’s building tech to prevent natural disasters before they happen.
After serving on the front lines as a wildland firefighter, Mason is now developing cloud physics tools to reduce the intensity of storms and other extreme weather events, turning climate resilience into proactive science.
