Climate Salad is a community dedicated to supporting climate technology entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters in Australia. It aims to help Australian companies develop innovations to address global environmental challenges. The community offers a range of programs, including a Global Growth Program, international trade missions, and regional opportunities in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. Climate Salad also hosts events like the Climate Tech Festival and Awards to foster connections and celebrate achievements in the climate tech sector. The organization provides resources such as a directory of climate tech companies, job listings, and an insights platform for industry data.
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Mick Liubinskas is a prominent figure in the climate technology sector, serving as the CEO and co-founder of Climate Salad, an organization dedicated to supporting climate tech companies in their mission to achieve carbon negativity. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Mick has successfully built and scaled products that have reached millions of users and generated substantial revenue. He has also played a pivotal role in advising, investing in, and supporting numerous startups across Australia and beyond.Mick's career is marked by his commitment to enhancing the climate tech ecosystem in Australia through investment, programs, and community support. His expertise spans product management, marketing, and innovation, which he leverages to foster collaboration among climate tech entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers, and investors. Mick is also an active speaker and author, sharing his insights and expertise through various platforms.In addition to his role at Climate Salad, Mick is involved with several other ventures as an investor and advisor, including Phoenix Hydrogen, Alga Biosciences, Cecil, Terra.do, Spira Inc., Kapture, Ripe Robotics, AKUA PBC, EnergyLab, and Startmate. His educational background includes a Master of Sustainable Development from Macquarie University and various executive training programs in marketing and innovation. Mick is based in Sydney, Australia, and is passionate about addressing the challenges and opportunities of sustainable living and environmental conservation.