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Kirk Hourdajian

Kirk Hourdajian

ESG leader and investor driving climate solutions and impact

San Francisco, California
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Joined May 2025
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Kirk Hourdajian is a seasoned leader in climate and impact investing, currently serving as Partner at Montauk Capital where he leads venture strategy focused on the Electron Economy. His career demonstrates a strong commitment to integrating sustainability with financial performance across significant investment firms like Vista Equity Partners and TPG. montaukclimate+2
With a foundation in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University and an MBA from MIT Sloan, Kirk Hourdajian combines a technical background with strategic business acumen. His early career included roles as a fuel cell engineer at United Technologies and an intern at NASA, providing him with a strong understanding of technological innovation. businesswire+1
Kirk Hourdajian has a proven track record in developing and implementing ESG programs for large investment firms. As Head of Climate & Impact at Vista Equity Partners and an early member of TPG's Sustainability Team, he actively drove value creation initiatives, demonstrating the financial benefits of sustainable practices and contributing to the launch of The Rise Fund. informaconnect+1
Beyond his professional roles, Kirk Hourdajian is deeply involved in community and philanthropic efforts, particularly supporting Armenian initiatives. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) and the Gyumri Information Technology Center (GITC) in Armenia, and is a Deacon at St. John’s Armenian Church in San Francisco. businesswire

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Serves as a Deacon at St. John’s Armenian Church in San Francisco. businesswire

Actively involved in philanthropic and business ventures that strengthen economic opportunity and preserve cultural heritage in Armenia and across the diaspora, including serving on the board of the Gyumri Information Technology Center (GITC) in Armenia and the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR). businesswire