Marcel Gremaud
About Marcel Gremaud
Marcel Gremaud is a Senior Dealflow Manager at Elemental Excelerator, focusing on equitable climate solutions and supporting underrepresented founders in the funding landscape. His diverse experience spans roles in climate tech, digital marketing, and consulting across various organizations.
Current Role at Elemental Excelerator
Marcel Gremaud serves as the Senior Dealflow Manager at Elemental Excelerator, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the due diligence process to identify impactful climate tech companies for funding. His focus is on supporting founders who are traditionally excluded from funding opportunities, emphasizing equitable and community-centered climate solutions.
Previous Experience in Climate Tech and Consulting
Prior to his current role, Marcel Gremaud gained diverse experience in climate tech and consulting. He worked as an MBA Consultant for E8 Angels, focusing on cleantech investing for two months in 2023. He also held positions at Mast Reforestation and PwC as a Foster MBA Consultant, where he focused on climate tech and GHG accounting, respectively. Additionally, he served as a Foster MBA Consultant for Seattle Good Business Network, specializing in circular commerce.
Background in Marketing and Business Development
Marcel has a strong background in marketing and business development. He worked as a Digital Marketing Manager at Vermilion Design + Digital in 2017 and later as a Senior Marketing Specialist at Rover.com from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes roles as an Analyst in New Business Development at REI and as CEO & Co-Founder of Spont Club, where he operated from 2020 to 2022.
Educational Qualifications
Marcel Gremaud holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Environmental, Social, and Governance from the University of Washington, which he completed in 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Colorado College in 2016. Earlier in his education, he studied Ecology & Human Evolution at the University of Dar es Salaam in 2014 and graduated with a High School Diploma from Ithaca Senior High School in 2011.
Mission and Focus Areas
Marcel's mission centers on addressing the climate crisis by recruiting and selecting top climate tech and social equity entrepreneurs globally. His work emphasizes equitable funding and community-centered solutions, aligning with his commitment to support underrepresented founders in the climate tech sector.