ClimateStore

ClimateStore curates and sells "climate-friendly" products.

It aims to build a high-impact retail brand that supports climate-friendly living -- a brand along the lines of a Patagonia.

In 5 years, it seeks to become the "go-to" commerce brand for people seeking sustainable solutions.

Its revenues come from website sales, partnerships, catalogs, marketplaces and, ultimately, like Patagonia, physical stores.

At ClimateStore.com, consumers can shop for solution, as well as get educated.

To date, it's sourced over 400 low-carbon products from 30 different suppliers. It's organized these products into 40 categories like Thermostats, Smart Home, and LED Lighting, and it's integrated them into broader "action plans" that consumers can take advantage of.

Based on its pilot efforts, the company brought in ~500 orders from about 400 customers, worth a total of $42,000.

The company has gotten some good mainstream press, including a post on BuzzFeed that includes a collection of ClimateStore products that "help organize your life."

Team Background

Steven Bushnell, PhD. - Founder and CEO

Prior to starting ClimateStore, Steve held numerous senior roles in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical industries.

He has R&D experience in medical diagnostics, biotech and pharma, and holds patents in fields including: materials science, genomics, translational medicine and neurology.

Steve was Global Head of Informatics Development (HMR), was Site Head, Sanofi Genomics Center, and Sr. Director Portfolio Management (Biogen) coordinating a clinical portfolio of $800M.

Prior to completing his graduate studies he worked as a mechanical engineer in web offset printing (Heidelberg) and construction products (GRACE).

He is a trained climate leader (Climate Reality Project), and has given numerous presentations on the topic.

He completed executive training at Harvard Business School and Wharton, is a member of the CEO Roundtable, was co-chair of the Boston Section of TMS, and is active in the Climate Action Business Association (CABA).

He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Northeastern, and an undergraduate degree in Engineering from the University of Maine.

David Fischer - Advisor

David is a Partner at Gold Hill Capital, and a Founder of the East Coast office of Silicon Valley Bank.

Co-Investors