Jennifer Turliuk

Jennifer Turliuk is an influential AI speaker, entrepreneur, climate tech investor, and technologist with a focus on harnessing artificial intelligence to address climate and energy challenges. As the Practice Leader for Climate and Energy AI at the Martin Trust Centre for MIT Entrepreneurship, Jennifer collaborates with prestigious organisations like the MIT Climate Policy Centre and the US Department of Energy to develop AI solutions for climate solutions. Her remarkable work has garnered recognition from major platforms, including The New York Times, Wired, and Fast Company. Jennifer’s expertise and achievements make her a sought-after speaker for global events.

Jennifer’s career began in the corporate world, where she worked as an Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble in 2010. However, her entrepreneurial spirit soon led her to shift gears. In 2013, she founded MakerKids, an organisation that empowers young people to build technology, and later, Jennifer co-founded Koru Labs in 2023. These roles provided her with valuable experience in leadership and innovation. Her entrepreneurial ventures also led her to become a Partner at Climate Capital Syndicate, a key player in funding climate tech startups, and a Partner and Co-Instructor at Climate Angels, an educational programme on climate tech and angel investing. Through these roles, Jennifer honed her skills in both technology and business, allowing her to transition into the AI and climate tech sectors.

Now, Jennifer is the Practice Leader for Climate and Energy AI at the Martin Trust Centre for MIT Entrepreneurship where she builds, researches and instructs AI for climate and energy solutions. She is also an author and has written for Forbes, Fast Company, VentureBeat and Business Insider and her work has featured in The New York Times, Huffington Post, CBS and Wired. Jennifer is also an Angel Investor who has made over twenty investments. A sought after speaker, Jennifer has spoken at notable events including COP29, Davos, and TEDx.

Jennifer is hired as a speaker because of her unique combination of technical expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and commitment to addressing some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Her ability to bridge the gap between AI and climate solutions, along with her impressive track record, makes her a valuable asset for organisations looking to explore innovative technologies. With a reputation for delivering insightful, impactful talks at leading global events, Jennifer is recognised as a thought leader in both AI and climate tech.