Brendan Spelisie's Journey to Climate Tech

Brendan Spelisie's path to climate technology began with his academic background in chemical engineering, where he initially aimed to work in lower carbon energy systems. However, after graduating from McGill, he found himself in the oil and gas sector, which contrasted sharply with his eco-conscious aspirations. Instead of feeling discouraged, he transitioned into programming roles at startups like Shopify, using his experiences to pivot back to his passion for tackling climate change. This journey culminated in co-founding Patch, a platform designed to facilitate climate action through technology.