About Us
Our team is a passionate, diverse group with expertise in tech, sustainability, and finance, united by a mission to tackle the climate crisis.
Our Founder
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Djoann Fal is a serial entrepreneur and investor passionate about leveraging technology for positive social and environmental impact, particularly in the realm of climate tech.
From a modest background in Southern France, he began coding at age 14 and at 22 moved to Asia to support the expansion of Lazada, one of the largest e-commerce player in the region.
He then co-founded and led GetLinks, a tech hiring marketplace, as CEO, securing $10m funding from prominent investors including Alibaba, 500 Startups, JobsDB, and SEEK.
Under his leadership, GetLinks scaled operations across six countries, building a team of over 100 employees, achieving profitability, and culminating in a successful exit in 2020.
During this time, Djoann also became a recognized voice on topics like the Future of Work and AI Transformation, speaking at major Asian conferences.
Following the GetLinks exit, Djoann founded The Atlas Capital, a climate tech seed investment firm and networking society focused on urban adaptation to climate change.
As General Partner, he invests in sustainability tech innovations aimed at climate-proofing the built environment and cultivates a network of high-net-worth individuals, including entrepreneurs, scientists, celebrities, and politicians, to support green projects.
He is also the author of The Adaptive Economy, advocating for increased investment in green technologies.
His expertise spans venture capital, climate tech, sustainability, entrepreneurship, leadership, fundraising, and investment management.
Djoann Fal has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and has been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, The Economist, Tatler, and Forbes
Meet the Council & Advisors
Each coadvisor below represents decades of deployment experience, sector expertise, and access to the most promising industrial opportunities in their domain.
Cassandra Carothers
Cassandra Carothers advises on the next generation of climate-resilient and off-grid real estate infrastructure. She guides family offices deploying capital into flood-proof construction, autonomous communities, and resilient asset classes.
Nick
Winstone
Nick Winstone leads Aera VC's deployment into energy security and abundance technologies. With a portfolio spanning nuclear, grid-scale storage, and carbon transformation, Nick advises family offices navigating the $10+ trillion energy transition.
Martijn Lopes Cardozo
Martijn Lopes Cardozo specializes in the convergence of AI and physical automation—the foundation of the next industrial revolution. He advises family offices deploying into construction robotics, manufacturing automation, and AI-driven infrastructure.
Jennifer Xu
Board Advisor – With extensive experience in venture capital and philanthropy, Jennifer Xu currently leads US Development at Epic Foundation, a nonprofit empowering youth and protecting the planet. Formerly at 500 Startups, she managed investor relations and a global portfolio spanning 60 countries. She is dedicated to driving innovation and social impact through strategic partnerships.
Nick Parker
Board Advisor – A pioneer in global clean technology, Nick Parker coined the term “Cleantech” over 22 years ago. As founder of the CleanTech Conference, he has significantly shaped the clean energy and sustainable tech landscape worldwide. His visionary leadership continues to inspire entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers advancing environmental innovation and impact.
Amarit C.
Board Advisor – A key figure in Thailand’s startup ecosystem, Amarit co-founded HUBBA, the country’s largest coworking space, and Techsauce, a leading tech media and events platform in Southeast Asia. Recognized by the Obama Foundation, he is celebrated for fostering entrepreneurship, building community, and empowering the next generation of innovators across the region.
Rujipol Sakdejayont
Board Advisor – Strategic investment leader with 15+ years bridging traditional industries and high-growth technology. Rujipol specializes in scaling tech ventures and cross-border VC and M&A across Southeast Asia. He leads Lifescience Ventures, commercializing healthcare AI solutions with partners including Qure.ai, and supports founders building resilient, future-ready businesses.
Cesar Harada
Board Advisor – Founder of Protei, Cesar Harada is a trailblazer in biodiversity preservation and open-source environmental tech. His development of autonomous sailing robots addresses oil spills and plastic pollution, positioning him as a global leader inspiring collaboration among scientists, engineers, and activists for healthier oceans.
James Tu
Board Advisor – With over a decade of clean tech investment experience and a finance background from Wall Street, James Tu is a private equity investor focused on scaling transformative clean energy technologies. Known for his strategic insight and long-term vision, he plays a crucial role in directing capital toward sustainable innovation worldwide.
Ken Nguyen
Crypto native since 2016. Early engineering and talent builder (2018) at Quoine/Liquid, the first globally licensed crypto exchange, raised $100M+, acquired near $1B (Tokyo, backed by Taizo Son of SoftBank). Early Investor and APAC GTM through Solana's first 3 years of explosive growth. UCSD Jacobs Master's in Computer Systems Engineering. Cornell Johnson MBA.
Kookai Chaimahawong
Co-founder of the SEA Climate Tech Coalition and Executive Director at UBC Sauder’s Centre for Climate and Business Solutions, Kookai leads initiatives that bridge business, policy, and academia to accelerate climate innovation. With a background in venture capital, impact investing, and the UN, she champions cross-sector collaboration to drive systemic change in the climate economy.
Team Members
Our team unites climate-focused entrepreneurs, finance experts, and technologists to accelerate breakthrough solutions with combined financial and scientific expertise.
Chopper Chuwong
Marketing Operations Manager – A former educator turned climate investor, Chopper leads dealflow and marketing for the Atlas Coalition. He manages strategies and community-building initiatives for the Climate & Frontier Tech Coalition, having supported over 40 events across Southeast Asia and North America since 2022. He is dedicated to scaling climate innovation and fostering cross-sector collaboration.
Mel Faaroon
Venture Associate – Mel cultivates the relationships at the core of the Coalition's investor network, working with family offices, LPs, and private investors as they find their place in the Inner Circle. She brings a considered, thesis-driven approach to that work, connecting the right investors with the opportunities and ideas that fit how they think about capital. With a background in business and environmental science, she is drawn to the intersection of ecological, societal, and economic value, and to moving capital toward the flourishing of people and planet.
Gabriel Boscherini
Investor Relations – Gabriel qualifies and grows the Atlas Coalition's 420+ investor network, driving outreach for the Coalition's Summits. His background in environmental science, work in national parks, and permaculture training have made him adamant about ecosystem stewardship, a conviction he now channels into connecting capital with the people building a more resilient world.
Cindy Li
Forward Deployed Engineer – Cindy builds the AI and data infrastructure behind the Coalition’s investor network, including its investor database, knowledge graph, and thesis-matching pipelines. With a background in private equity due diligence across Asia and a CFA ESG Investing certification, she combines finance expertise with engineering to scale climate capital connections. She is pursuing her Master’s in Data Analytics at Carnegie Mellon University.
Ethan Seto
Climate Fellow – Supporting project management, event coordination, and dealflow, Ethan contributes to the Coalition’s operational and strategic initiatives. He assists in planning and tracking projects, organizing events, and evaluating early-stage opportunities. His work plays a key role in advancing the Coalition’s mission to support impactful climate solutions.