Building in climate? Build here.
We’re a membership community for founders, investors, scientists, and innovators. Our members are dedicated to accelerating climate solutions.
Through 9Zero, you’ll find meaningful relationships with experts and do-ers across a dozen sectors in climate. We are a network, a sounding board, and a support system. If you’re building in climate, we’re here to help.
Why members love 9Zero
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Josie-Dee (Seagren) Li
Product Director (Energy & Charging Infrastructure), Einride
“I've loved being part of the growth of the 9Zero SF community since it's early days. I've organically started a few initiatives and appreciate the genuine support and participation of 9Zero staff, members, and others invested in the intersection of electrification & autonomy, sharing green living/working tips, and practicing languages.
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Skylar Bagdon
Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, Verde Technologies
“Cannot speak highly enough about the Seattle Climate Hub and 9Zero!! I moved to Seattle less than a year ago and 9Zero has been transformative in allowing me to build community, network with professional peers, friends, and potential partners.”
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Jeanine Ash
VP of Carbon Storage @ Capture6
"9Zero keeps me inspired and energized in the carbon removal space. Being surrounded by others who are deeply committed to climate solutions - whether they're founders, researchers, or operators - creates this incredible sense of shared purpose. The community here really gets it."
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Ahmed Alkelani
Managing Director, Topspin Capital Advice
"I joined 9Zero in 2024 to connect with climate tech founders, and I keep going back for the wide range of exciting climate businesses and thoughtful community programming. As an advisor on capital raising and financial management, 9Zero has also given me the opportunity to share my experience with founders and help them develop an appreciation for topics ranging from project finance to offtake structuring.”
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Korina Stark
Program Director, Biochar On Site & Founding Partner, Circular Spring
"9Zero connects a diversity of approaches to climate work all under one roof. That networking accelerates innovation in sustainability, and for me–someone who cares deeply about the circular economy–it’s energizing to be in a space where that passion is acknowledged, supported, and put to work."
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Guy van Syckle
Director, HASI
"I’m grateful for not only the energizing and welcoming community at 9Zero, but also the very tangible value it has offered my investment fund HASI in terms of generating new investment leads. 9Zero has built a special ecosystem of leaders across a broad range of adjacent climatetech expertise and the daily exchange of learnings is special.”
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Sarah Rogers
Director, Strategy & User Experience, Global Impact Collective
“It’s an amazing community of likeminded people who are passionate about climate and sustainability, but all working on different and exciting things. The people I’ve met through 9Zero are always willing to listen, collaboratively brainstorm, and share their expertise and support.”
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Ben Eidelson
General Partner, Stepchange Ventures
"I’ve met founders to invest in, new investors for our venture fund, and hosted wonderfully packed events at 9Zero! 9Zero is the clear physical nexus of the climate tech ecosystem in Seattle."
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Chris Esh & Michael Smith
Co-Founders, YIMBY AI
"We met during the Seattle Climate Hackathon at 9Zero and won the $5,000 grand prize for our new startup, YIMBY AI, where we're accelerating urban infilling. Our team meets regularly at 9Zero and we're launching out first product in the next few weeks!"
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Eli Lieberman
Executive Director, Washington State Green Bank
"As someone working at the intersection of climate finance and policy, 9Zero has been invaluable. It's the kind of place where important conversations happen organically, and you can feel the momentum of the broader climate tech ecosystem in Seattle. The events and programming are always thoughtfully curated."
Membership
Most folks join the community as Club Members ($175 monthly), attending events, building community, and occasionally using the workspace.
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9Zero is for climate builders. Within the broad scope of climate, we create interconnected mini-ecosystems. Our clusters focus on specific sub-sectors where industry experts, founders, investors, and operators can find eachother and collaborate. Don’t see your sector represented yet? As a member, you can launch a new cluster!
Whether you’re building a company, a fund, policy, a community, or something else, if you’re working on climate solutions, tell us more about how we can help. -
We host events 4-6 times a week! All our events are by members, for members. Before you join, we invite you to attend up to 3 events.
See upcoming events here:
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As a first step, we’ll ask you to tell us a bit more aboutwhat we’re looking for. Joining a community is an investment, and we want to make sure there is a mutual fit!
The next step will be coming in for a visit and meeting some members of the community. We’ll answer any questions you have and get you set up with the membership that best fits your needs!
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It’s helpful to have a sense of what kinds of folks you’d like to meet, and to explore our resources, like:
At the same time, we find that often the best things are those you couldn’t have planned for. The more you invest into the community–attending and organizing events, introducing yourself to new people, and sharing your expertise–the more you’ll get back in return.
Locations
Our climate innovation hubs are open in San Francisco (Financial District) and Seattle (Downtown). We’ll be opening in New York next (join the waitlist here!).
Want to see a 9Zero in your city? Let us know!
