Aina Abiodun

President & Executive Director | VertueLab

Aina is the President & Executive Director of VertueLab, the 15 year old Pacific Northwest based climate innovation nonprofit. In this new role, Aina is pioneering a model for place-based technology and entrepreneurship with a just transition lens. As a climate tech founder herself, Aina brings experiences spanning executive leadership, brand strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, fundraising, finance, partnerships, start-up mentorship, social strategy, community impact, and a heart full of commitment and leadership of equity & justice in the climate space.

With a Masters of Fine Arts from UCLA’s film school, Aina also brings unique talent and years of experience in storytelling, especially with regards to underrepresented voices and social impact. She has worked globally, and notably was the first Black woman to run a venture-backed tech company in Germany. Many of her thought leadership pieces have been featured across various channels, including PBS, Forbes, Tech Open Air, The Guggenheim Museum, California Institute of The Arts, and SXSW, to name a few.