Founder & CEO

Sebnem Tugce Pala, San Francisco

Sebnem is a seasoned policy expert who seamlessly translates complex regulations into technical solutions. She founded her consulting firm, collaborating with global leaders in sustainable transportation, mobility, and cleantech. Sebnem advises on public policy, business strategy, and fundraising, while also actively investing in innovative ventures.

Operations Manager

Tanuj Surve, San Francisco

With a strong foundation in legal research from UC Berkeley School of Law and experience as a product manager in the blockchain sector, Tanuj brings a keen eye for detail and operational efficiency to his role as Operations Manager at our consulting firm. His expertise ensures seamless execution and innovation in our projects.

Grant/Proposal Lead

Sam Sklar, New York City

With a Master's in Community and Regional Planning from UPenn, Sam brings a wealth of experience as a former Senior Urban Planning Analyst at Localize.city and a Senior Transportation Consultant at Systematica. He leverages his deep expertise in urban planning and transportation to craft compelling and successful grant proposals.

Grant/ Proposal Lead

Sophie Jantz, San Diego

Sophie, our Grant/Proposal Lead, is a seasoned policy professional and urbanist with experience at Nuro and the U.S. Department of Transportation. She combines her deep understanding of urban development and transportation policy to form impactful and winning grant proposals.

Legal Advisor

Melisnaz Çolak, Washington DC

Melisnaz, our legal advisor, specializes in legal writing, intellectual property, and information policy. With experience at EY, she brings a sharp legal acumen to protecting and advising on complex legal matters within our firm.

Senior Consultant

Nino Lazariia, San Francisco

Nino, our expert in business partnerships and market entry research, has a proven track record as a former consultant at the World Bank and Cleantech Group. She excels in crafting strategic alliances and guiding successful market entries.

Operations Assistant

Sunetra Sasane, Mumbai

Sunetra, our specialist in environmental science, brings her expertise in waste management and the circular economy to the team. As a former Key Account Manager at Recykal, she has a strong background in driving sustainable solutions and fostering key partnerships in the environmental sector.

Senior Consultant

Muratcan Özdemir, Istanbul

Muratcan, our senior consultant based in Istanbul, holds an MBA from Imperial College Business School with a focus on entrepreneurship. He brings a deep understanding of innovative business strategies and a passion for driving entrepreneurial success, along with fundraising.