Heidi Hurst

Heidi Hurst is an engineer involved in a globally recognized team that includes professionals from companies and institutions such as NASA, Google, The Nature Conservancy, SpaceX, Microsoft, Tesla, and Airbnb. She works remotely and plays a crucial role in evaluating and originating high-quality forest carbon projects. Her work supports a mission to harness artificial intelligence and satellite data, aiming to empower companies like Salesforce, Nespresso, Shopify, and Boston Consulting Group to make informed investments in nature. Her company has evaluated hundreds of nature-based carbon projects worldwide and has originated significant projects in Brazil, Mexico, and the United States. The company’s efforts are supported by notable investors including Lowercarbon Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Future Positive, Amazon Climate Pledge Fund, Y Combinator, and Deutsche Telekom.