Our Team

Paul Atkinson is a prolific Canadian tech entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded Solect Technology Group, expanding its ISP billing platform to five continents and bringing internet to nine Caribbean nations before selling to Amdocs in 2000. He later founded Casero, AudienceView Ticketing, and Southwest Technology Group, and led Scalar Decisions until its 2019 sale to CDW. Atkinson chairs Imperial Capital’s Investment Advisory Committee (C$2 billion AUM) and is Managing Partner of Southwest Sun Inc., spanning tech, real estate, automotive, and craft-beer contract manufacturer Equals Brewing. He also chaired TIFF (2007-13) and sits on Western University’s Ivey Business School Advisory Board.

Kevin is a University of Waterloo math graduate (1988) who has spent 35 years launching and scaling tech ventures. He founded, built, and sold Solect Technology Group—an ISP billing platform that grew to 450 staff, US$50 million ARR, and 75 carrier clients—acquired by Amdocs for US$1.6 billion in 2000. Kevin also created Casero Software (sold to Radial Point) and AudienceView Ticketing (now the world’s No. 3 ticketing firm). He served as a managing director at OMERS Ventures, then co-founded ScaleUP Ventures, a C$106 million early-stage SaaS fund backing firms such as Shopify, Sonder, Solink, and Canalyst. Accolades include Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and subsequent Top 10 honouree.

Nelson Switzer is an environmental engineer turned sustainability strategist. He pioneered environmental risk valuation for asset managers before holding senior sustainability posts at Nestlé, PwC, Centrica, and RBC. A leading authority on climate, water, and pollution, he coined the “restoration economy,” arguing that restoring natural capital underpins economic prosperity. For over 20 years he has guided investors, corporations, and governments on value-creating decarbonization and development strategies. A frequent media commentator and keynote speaker, he is author of the forthcoming book The Gigacorn Hunter: Seven Principles for a Climate Investor. Switzer holds an MEng in Environmental Engineering (Toronto) and a BSc (New Brunswick).

Zoe began her career with Mackenzie Investments’ business management rotational program in 2016. She then joined the Mackenzie Investments Product Equities team, covering three active equity boutiques. Previously, Zoe interned at Echelon Wealth Partners in their equity research, institutional sales and trading, and retail brokerage divisions.

Zoe has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University and is a CFA charter holder.

Lilliana previously worked in the Private Equity and Financial Sponsor Coverage group of the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and has a background in mining finance. Prior to her role at BMO, she worked in equity research and corporate banking at Dundee Capital Markets and at Societe Generale, respectively.

Lilliana has a Bachelor of Science in Geology and an MBA from Schulich.

Adam joined ClimateIC in 2023. He graduated from Queen’s University with a degree in Applied Science & Engineering, specializing in the dually accredited Engineering Chemistry program. He has a strong foundation in chemical diagnostics, alternative energy, and process synthesis. His published work focuses on designing improved materials for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide into commonly used industrial chemicals and fuels.

Adam hopes to combine his technical background with a strong understanding of finance and asset management. He passed Level III of the CFA program in 2025.

Ariel is an investment analyst focused on climate technology. Before joining Climate Innovation Capital he was a senior analyst at The Atmospheric Fund, sourcing and diligencing venture, project, and fund-level climate-tech opportunities. He began his investment career as a summer analyst at Vancouver-based Active Impact Investments and later managed a student-run impact fund, deepening his exposure to early-stage climate innovation. Ariel graduated with distinction from Western University’s Ivey Business School (HBA, Sustainability Certificate). Outside work he enjoys fly-fishing, golf, skiing, squash, and the board game Settlers of Catan.

Leanne brings 25 years of diverse experience to her role as Executive Assistant to ClimateIC. Throughout her career, she has excelled in various industries including banking, manufacturing, IT, and climate, holding key roles in project management, account management, and executive support. Her broad expertise and exceptional organizational skills ensure the ClimateIC team can focus on driving innovation and achieving our goal.

Leanne is a certified Scrum Master in project management, and holds a diploma in Hospitality from Algonquin College. Her dedication and strategic acumen make her an invaluable asset to the team as we work toward creating a more sustainable future.

Jackie is Executive Assistant & Administrator at Climate Innovation Capital, having held the same role at predecessor ScaleUP Ventures. With 30-plus years supporting C-suite leaders, she keeps the investment team running smoothly—overseeing fund administration, stakeholder communications, and daily operations—while imparting her trademark warmth and sense of shared purpose. Before ScaleUP, Jackie managed the office of Rogers Communications CEO Nadir Mohamed, coordinating every facet of executive logistics. Away from work she is an avid traveler and photographer, happiest exploring Greece, and a proud grandmother to two energetic grandsons.