Our Founders

Nicholas M. Baily, Founder & CEO  

"Everything is connected; global communications are instantaneous, and so are global markets. The law of unintended consequences looms larger than ever, and begs the question: Can we find a way to fit more than six billion people on this earth without straining it to the breaking point? That, I believe, is the question of our time."
A lifelong environmentalist and advocate, Nick Baily has over a decade of experience on the forefront of culture and media. He has been responsible for managing the public profile of Oscar & Grammy winning entertainers (Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Paul Simon, Minnie Driver), major organizations, and advocacy work (The Creative Coalition, A2IM).
With a background including public policy, economics, and complex adaptive systems analysis, Nicholas is a passionate advocate for an interdisciplinary approach to environmental problem solving.Currently a regular Huffington Post columnist, prior speaking and presentation engagements include SxSW (seven times), the Wall Street Green Trading Summit, and the Founder Institute.

Jeffrey A. Stewart, Founder & Chairman  

"Time is precious, and urgency is mandatory. It may be a cliche, but there's no such thing as standing still when you're on a moving train. I believe technology is the world's greatest accelerant. It increases speed, catalyzes change, and -- when used effectively -- it may be the most powerful tool we have to improve our lives."
An experienced technologist, entrepreneur, and investor, Jeff Stewart has started over a half dozen companies that employ over five hundred people combined. Jeff has a technology and Financial Services background and proven expertise building rapid growth businesses including Mimeo.com, Square Earth, and Urgent Ventures.