Thierry Senechal
Thierry Senechal

Bringing Innovation
to Market

About

Empowering Entrepreneurs
for a Net-Zero Future

I am an international expert in green technology and climate innovation. I empower new enterprises to accelerate the net-zero transition and drive sustainable transformation.

Passionate about green entrepreneurship, I believe that startups, early-stage ventures, and corporate innovators serve as catalysts for climate action and transformative progress. My mission is to equip entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers with the tools to build scalable, high-impact businesses that advance a global sustainable economy.

I have provided strategic guidance on over 100 investments spanning seed to growth stages across 30+ countries, helping entrepreneurs transform breakthrough ideas into viable businesses. My expertise encompasses market opportunity identification, financing structures, and commercialization strategies for green tech startups, as well as sustainability-driven initiatives in corporations, governments, and nonprofits.

I collaborate with innovation ecosystem builders—including policymakers, specialized networks, and tech hubs—to foster climate innovation. My work has contributed to the market adoption of AI-powered precision agriculture, real-time GHG monitoring, ocean-based desalination, and clean industrial energy solutions. I have also supported circular economy innovations, including wastewater treatment for agriculture, bio-based materials, and smart waste recycling technologies, accelerating the transition to sustainable, low-carbon industries worldwide.

Academically, I combine a strong analytical foundation with a pioneering spirit. I hold a B.A. in Economics from Columbia University (Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and an M.Sc. in Finance and Advanced Forecasting from the University of London (London Business School), where I pioneered the application of Artificial Neural Networks in financial modeling (Master thesis with Distinction). I also earned an MBA from MIT (Management of Innovation) and an MPA from Harvard University (Public Policy).

Thierry Senechal

Areas of expertise

  • Innovation Strategy
  • Financing Innovation
  • New Enterprises
  • Climate Innovation & AI

Education

  • MBA, MIT (Management of Innovation)
  • MSc, London (Advanced Forecasting)
  • MPA, Harvard
  • BA, Columbia (Economics, Phi Beta Kappa)

Additional information

Professional accreditations

  • Accredited Climate Expert, European Union (EU) Green Assist Roster
  • Accredited Blue Economy Expert, European Union (EU) BlueInvest Roster
  • Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate, Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
  • Accredited Expert, Solar Impulse Foundation (attributing the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label to innovative climate technology projects).

My Expertise

Leveraging Innovation for
Sustainability Leadership

Innovation Strategy

Financing Innovation

Building New Enterprises

Climate Innovation & AI

My Projects

Selected Innovation Advisory Experience
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EU GREEN ASSIST Program

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Air Purification Innovation

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AI-Driven Precision Spraying

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Real-Time GHG and Soil Monitoring

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Digital Transformation Assessment

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Reusable Packaging Solution

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Wastewater Treatment for Agriculture

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Waste Recycling in the Circular Economy

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Wave-Powered Desalination and Energy Solution

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Solar Industrial Heat Generation

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Bio-Based Materials Strategy

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Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)

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Climate-Resilient Investment Pipelines

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Energy Access for Vulnerable Communities

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Regenerative Agriculture and Forestry Investments

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Global Innovation Analysis

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Decarbonization and Climate Governance

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Green Technology Fund Performance

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Climate Technology Investments

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Biodiversity and Natural Capital Fund

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