About Jason Rissman

Climate Tech and Investment

Jason Rissman is deeply invested in climate technology, hosting the Invested in Climate podcast featuring interviews with CEOs and investors like Blue Frontier's Daniel Betts [1], StormSensor's Tom Ferguson and Erin Rothman [12], and discussions on powering data centers cleanly [3]. He explores climate risk in fiduciary duty ahead of 2026 regulations [9], regenerative economics [17], and system change for nature conservation with Rare [15]. Rissman addresses the climate finance gap, highlighting the 'missing middle' in funding [16], and chats on realistic climate investing realities [11].

Design and Innovation for Impact

Rissman's design background shines in human-centered innovation. As former Managing Director at OpenIDEO, he reimagined RFP processes for easier idea-sharing in international development [5] and shared stories on social impact momentum [18]. At NationSwell, as Chief Experience Officer, he drew lessons from sustainability executives on 'designing for impact' [4]. He advocates 'Trust by Design,' using UX to prove environmental and social impact, noting 85% of Fortune 500 companies reporting by 2017 [13]. His optimism fuels startup advising [10].

Health, Biotech, and Personal Experience

Rissman shares personal struggles with long COVID, highlighting ongoing recovery challenges years post-pandemic in San Diego [2]. This ties into broader health/biotech interests, reflecting resilience amid health crises.

Finance, Investing, and Creator Economy

Active in finance and investing, Rissman posts on LinkedIn about climate finance [8] and promotes climate tech discussions [14]. His creator economy angle emerges through podcasting and content creation, positioning him as a thought leader [7].

Storytelling and Crisis Innovation

Rissman emphasizes how 'wild ideas, empathy, and storytelling power innovation in crisis' [7], evident in his journalism at NationSwell and OpenIDEO leadership [6].