Haley Hughes

Climate Tech | Chief of Staff @ Climactic VC | Co-Founder @ Ankyra

San Francisco Bay Area

About

Climactic is an early stage venture fund investing in startups seeking to drive efficiency and resilience for the enterprise while addressing climate change and its effects. Visit us at https://www.climactic.vc Co-founded Ankyra, a collective and collaborative community between young climate professionals and early stage startups and investors. Visit us at https://www.ankyra.us Hiking devotee, farm-to-table fanatic, avid explorer of new cities, countries and cultures, and enthusiastic planner of events and gatherings of all kinds.

Experience

  • Member at Let's Talk Ops
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Let's Talk Ops brings together the top operational, cross-discipline talent fueling today's venture capital community.

  • Chief of Staff at Climactic
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    •Act as strategic and operational partner to the two GPs, driving cross-functional prioritization across firm operations, investment workflows, and founder support. •Support investor relations, including LP communications, ESG and B Corp reporting, fundraising collateral, and stakeholder CRM infrastructure. •Support sourcing pipeline development and early-stage diligence; manage end-to-end deal operations in partnership with legal and finance teams. •Build and manage portfolio onboarding systems, including board/investor update templates and a curated founder resource stack. •Oversee all firm communications, produce and lead firm-hosted events, and execute special projects.

  • Co-Founder at Ankyra
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    •Unveiling the why and how of early stage climate tech investors and founders to accelerate individual climate journeys and enable collaboration amongst all stakeholders; spearhead marketing efforts, podcast, and events.

  • Assistant Manager at California Farmers’ Markets Association
    Aug 2023 - Jan 2024 · 6 mos

    •Managed organic certification and culture, requiring unconventional problem-solving, adhering to strict USDA standards, and keeping a detailed record of all farm practices and maintenance. •Supported community engagement initiatives to foster relationships between producers and consumers.

  • Creative & Marketing, CarbonSmart Communication Intern at LanzaTech
    Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 · 4 mos

    • Leveraged the life cycle analysis detailing the carbon footprint, relevant SDG targets, and business activities for the completion of the 2022 Impact and Annual Report. • Conducted competitor analysis, examined behavior metrics, and generated cross-network performance reports to develop visual and written strategy for marketing channels providing audience growth strategies; assisted in evergreen campaigns, and carbon storytelling.