Climate Generalists: Power of Generalist skills for a sustainable future
We’re bringing together the sharpest generalists and climate pros to show you how your unique, squiggly career path can be a total superpower in the climate space.
In this session, we’ll dive into the magic that happens when generalists—aka expert problem-solvers with a wide range of skills—meet the climate crisis head-on. You’ll hear real stories from incredible speakers who’ve transitioned into climate and are using their diverse expertise to make waves in sustainability.
Here’s what’s going down:
🚀 Speed networking: A fun, fast-paced chance to connect with fellow attendees. Walk away with a new friend or collaborator (or two)!
🎙️ Speaker spotlights: Our lineup of pros—Radhika Bhatt (Climate Career Coach), Jon Schwartz (Climate Tech Entrepreneur), and Mitch Rawlyk (Sustainability Consultant)—will share how their generalist backgrounds have fueled their work in climate. No sales talk, just real insights on what’s worked for them in making an impact.
🤝 Breakout roundtables: Get into smaller groups and brainstorm with the best. Let’s talk about how generalist skills can crack some of the toughest climate problems, moderated by our speakers and hosts.
Who’s this for? Generalists, career changers, climate enthusiasts—if you’ve got a wide range of skills and want to see how they can be put to use solving real-world climate issues, this event is for you. 🌍
Agenda Breakdown:
5 min: Welcome & Introduction
10 min: Speed Networking
20 min: Guest Speaker Presentations
15 min: Breakout Roundtables (moderated by our guest speakers)
10 min: Wrap-Up & Share Insights
Organised by Climate Vine and Generalist World