Vanessa Thompson is a seasoned strategic leader with extensive expertise in ESG strategy and product strategy. With a distinguished career spanning roles at JLL Spark Ventures, World Bank, Joby Aviation, The Nature Conservancy, and The United Nations, she has demonstrated her proficiency in driving product strategy initiatives alongside her commitment to accelerating climate ventures and sustainability initiatives. Beginning her career in biofuels alongside NASA biofuel scientist Dr. Jonathan Trent, Vanessa led the financial team at OMEGA Project Earth, securing crucial interest from investors, including the World Bank Group. Her contributions at Joby Aviation included authoring ESG reporting documents and designing ESG strategy and analytics, further solidifying her expertise in product strategy. As the executive director of ESGRadio, she drives global dialogue on ESG finance issues and is dedicated to advancing business practices that accelerate product and service innovation. Vanessa's remarkable journey also includes graduating Summa Cum Laude from U.C. Berkeley with a B.S. in Environmental Economics and completing her MBA with a concentration in Finance. Her research contributions, including publications in Forbes, underscore her deep understanding of product strategy and her pivotal role in shaping sustainable business practices.