Jennifer Turliuk is a visionary leader at the intersection of artificial intelligence, climate innovation, entrepreneurship, and education. As Practice Leader of Climate and Energy AI at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, she leads cutting-edge research and development of AI tools to help tackle the climate crisis. At MIT, Jennifer builds, teaches, and scales solutions that empower climate entrepreneurs and energy professionals. Her work, in collaboration with MIT professors, the U.S. Department of Energy, and policy experts, has been implemented in MIT’s Climate and Energy Ventures course, which has led to over 60 startup spinouts raising $5B+ in funding. Jennifer’s ability to translate emerging technologies into real-world impact has earned her global recognition, including speaking invitations at Davos, COP29, TEDx, New York Climate Week, Yale, and beyond.
Jennifer’s speaking engagements are known for being both intellectually rigorous and deeply human. Her expertise in both technology and entrepreneurship enables her to deliver compelling talks on subjects ranging from AI-driven climate solutions and sustainable innovation to climate tech investing and the future of work. Audiences value her ability to make complex topics accessible and actionable, whether she is speaking to corporate leaders, students, government bodies, or startup communities. Her storytelling draws on a rich background of lived experience: Jennifer is a former startup founder who bootstrapped and exited a successful edtech company, and she has served as Partner at Climate Capital Syndicate, one of the most active climate tech investment groups in the world, with 350+ portfolio companies.
As an educator, Jennifer has created and led popular programs like MIT’s ‘AI for Energy Solutions’ course, which drew over 1,000 applicants worldwide. Her approachable teaching style has inspired a new generation of climate innovators, and her students include everyone from undergraduates to seasoned industry professionals. Jennifer is also the author of ‘How to Figure Out What to Do with Your Life (Next)’, a career guide praised for its practical and inspiring approach. Her insights on purposeful careers and sustainable innovation have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, VentureBeat, and Business Insider, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, Wired, CBS, FOX, and NBC.
Jennifer’s ability to energise and empower audiences makes her a sought-after motivational speaker across sectors. With a proven track record in building companies, funding innovations, and designing transformative educational experiences, she brings authenticity, depth, and optimism to every stage she steps on. Jennifer holds degrees from Queen’s University and Singularity University’s Global Solutions Program at NASA Ames, and she has received numerous honours including an honorary degree from Humber College, the IEEE Outreach Award, and the MIT Dean’s Fellowship. Whether you’re looking to spark innovation, accelerate sustainability goals, or inspire the next generation of leaders, Jennifer delivers powerful keynotes that ignite action and drive meaningful change.