4.2 billion. The world’s urban population in 2020. 6.7 billion. The world’s urban population in 2050. The rapid growth of cities is the biggest challenge we face in humanity’s race against climate change. Approximately 75% of the urban infrastructure of 2050 is yet to be built! How we design our built environment - our buildings, our transportation systems, our waste management processes, our food chains, our power grids, and our public spaces - will have a profound influence on the livability of our communities. We have 30 years to manage this wave of urbanization and ensure that our planet survives. We are a venture studio and investment fund comprised of diverse investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and all-around urban enthusiasts - primarily from historically underrepresented groups who are all too often overlooked as we decarbonize our cities. Together, we are creating groundbreaking technologies and new business models that will transform our built environments across the globe. We believe our cities can be beacons of inclusive and sustainable growth, not just for the next 30 years, but for the next 300 and beyond. We're proud to announce that our first endeavor is Parachute: a creative research & storytelling project where we're investigating climate solutions on the ground and in the streets in cities across the globe — what works, what doesn't, and why. https://parachuteearth.substack.com/ Join us in flight! 🪂