Jonathan Strauss
About Jonathan Strauss
Jonathan Strauss is a co-founder of Climate Draft and currently serves as an Operating Partner at Lowercarbon Capital. He has held various roles in climate-focused organizations and has a background in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Current Role at Lowercarbon Capital
Jonathan Strauss serves as an Operating Partner at Lowercarbon Capital, a position he has held since 2023. He operates within the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, contributing to the firm's investment strategies and initiatives focused on climate technology and sustainability.
Co-Founder of Climate Draft
Jonathan Strauss is a Co-Founder of Climate Draft, a role he has maintained since 2021. He previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at the same organization from 2022 to 2023, where he was involved in shaping the company's mission and operational strategies aimed at addressing climate change.
Advisory Roles in Climate Initiatives
Jonathan Strauss has held several advisory positions in climate-focused organizations. He served as an Advisor for Climate Cabinet Action and Climate Farmers from 2021 to 2023, and for Vert Science from 2021 to 2022. These roles involved providing strategic guidance to advance climate action initiatives.
Education in Philosophy, Politics, & Economics
Jonathan Strauss studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Politics, & Economics from 1998 to 2002. This educational background has informed his approach to addressing complex societal issues, particularly in the context of climate change.
Previous Experience in Product and Analytics
Before his current roles, Jonathan Strauss worked as the Head of Product & Analytics at Swing Left in 2018 for six months. He also served as the Virginia 2017 Lead at Tech for Campaigns in 2017. These positions involved overseeing product development and analytics efforts to support political campaigns.