Yin Lu

Yin Lu is a dedicated leader in the climate tech space, serving as a Partner at MCJ Collective where she focuses on investments, founder support, and community strategy. Her commitment to climate solutions is deeply personal, driven by a desire to ensure a positive multi-generational impact, and she actively works to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into decision-making within the sector. mcj+4

Her professional background is marked by extensive experience in education technology and international expansion, having held leadership roles at Khan Academy (GM of International Business) and Coursera (Director of Marketing & Growth). In these roles, she successfully scaled educational content globally, built foundational teams, and launched operations in various countries, demonstrating a strong capability in operational growth and community building. mcj+2

Yin began her career at prominent tech companies like Google and Microsoft, providing her with a solid foundation in the technology sector before transitioning into education tech and later fully committing to climate solutions. This diverse experience allows her to bridge insights from various industries into her current work. mcj+2

She is also a proponent of fostering talent in climate tech, evidenced by her role as host of the MCJ Skilled Labor Series podcast, which highlights the crucial contributions of skilled tradespeople to climate solutions, and her involvement in creating a 'climate tech talent+capital mind map' to guide newcomers to the field. mcj+2