Our Founders – Eaarth.co

Our Founders

Our Founders

Our aim is to be the first choice for visionary founders shaping the future. We’re here to support those building tomorrow's world.

KURT SHICKMAN

HEAT RESILIENCE LEAD

20 years experience with climate resilience & energy efficiency policy & implementation
Founded and led non-profit working with 70+ global cities, US Government, World Bank, UN and others on heat resilience
Led the global heat portfolio at the Atlantic Council
Deep connections to the building construction materials sector in the U.S. and globally
Board of Directors, Cool Roof Rating Council and the Energy and Environment Study Institute
Work experience in commercial real estate, finance, and merger & acquisition
MA in Economics from Johns Hopkins, BA from Wake Forest University

ROSEMARY MANN

OCEAN RESILIENCE LEAD

25 years of experience in Ocean Conservation Fundraising
Raised more than $300M for climate change, climate adaptation & resilience, nature-based solutions, biodiversity protection & ocean conservation
Co-founded VR-Eval – a gaming company to provide mental health services to people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships for the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center at the Atlantic Council (2019 – 2023) | Raised $50M
Director of the Global Oceans Program at The Nature Conservancy (2015 – 2023) | Raised $100M for Risk & Resilience, Climate Change, Ocean Protection & Governance protecting vulnerable communities

CASEY CERRETANI

ENERGY RESILENCE LEAD

BS – Mechanical Engineering | MS – Applied Systems Science | Doctorate – Transformational Leadership
Builder of products, processes, teams, structures, skills
Built and operated teams at large scale delivering billions in annual revenue spanning the globe
Successful executive with experience developing organizations & products: software, hardware, consumer products, and non-profits
Deep engineering manufacturing experience spanning the automotive, consumer goods, semiconductor, computer systems, cloud computing, software and aviation industries.

CHARLIE SIEBENBERG

TECHNOLOGY RESILIENCE LEAD

Entrepreneur, purpose-driven leader and current CEO of Aqquua land- based aquaculture farm growing grouper.
Passionate about implementing innovative and emerging technologies in practical applications
Committed to combating food security issues globally
GIA – Graduate Gemologist
Actively developing innovative materials technologies, mining technologies, and next-generation propulsion systems to resolve climate and environmental serious global issues