Meet the 2025-2026 Accelerators-in-Residence

Kanchan Kargwal

Master of Global Affairs Candidate
Kanchan Kargwal 458 458 Global Climate Finance Accelerator

Kanchan Kargwal is a climate policy professional with five years of experience in climate strategies,…

Sanchit Kerjiwal

Master of Business Administration Candidate
Sanchit Kerjiwal 458 457 Global Climate Finance Accelerator

CPA, CFA, and MBA candidate with experience in consulting and investments. Passionate about energy transition…

Vignesh Lakshmanan

Master of Business Administration Candidate
Vignesh Lakshmanan 458 458 Global Climate Finance Accelerator

Vignesh Lakshmanan is an MBA candidate at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management…

Jonathan Landsman

Master of Science in Sustainability Management Candidate
Jonathan Landsman 458 458 Global Climate Finance Accelerator

Jonathan Landsman is a sustainability and climate finance professional with experience across investment analysis, climate risk…

Simon McEvoy

Master of Public Policy Candidate
Simon McEvoy 458 458 Global Climate Finance Accelerator

Simon combines his background in real estate financial analysis with a focus on energy and…

Karlye Wong

Doctorate Candidate Civil and Mineral Engineering
Karlye Wong 458 459 Global Climate Finance Accelerator

Karlye Wong is a PhD candidate in Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Toronto’s Drinking…

Linda Zhao

Master of Business Administration Candidate
Linda Zhao 458 458 Global Climate Finance Accelerator

Linda is a Professional Engineer with eight years of experience in electricity system planning and power…