Ryan E. Dings
Chief Operating Officer at Greentown Labs
Profile
Ryan is a venture partner for Connecticut Innovations’ new $100M ClimateTech Fund, designed to invest capital and strategic support in early-stage companies whose technologies will address the many challenges presented by climate change.
In addition to his role at CI, Ryan serves as the founding Executive Director of ClimateHaven, a climatetech incubator based in New Haven, CT, built to support promising early-stage climate technology companies throughout the New England region.
Prior to these roles, Ryan served as the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel of Greentown Labs, North America’s largest climatetech incubator, with locations in Somerville, MA, and Houston, TX.
Prior to joining Greentown Labs, Ryan served as the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel of Sunwealth, where he helped launch the Solar Impact Fund, which invested in the development and long-term ownership of commercial solar projects throughout the United States.
Ryan also served on the executive team of prefab home builder Blu Homes and has advised numerous early-stage clean tech and building tech companies over the past decade.
Ryan started his career practicing commercial real estate law in Charlotte, NC.
Ryan holds graduate degrees in law from Wake Forest University School of Law and in design from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and a bachelor of arts from UNC–Chapel Hill.
Ryan E. Dings active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Urban Land Institute
 The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.
 U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to create an environmentally and socially responsible environment. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded in 1993 by Steven Richard Fedrizzi. The organization provides a framework for creating healthy, efficient, and cost-saving buildings through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The LEED certification is available for virtually all buildings, communities, and homes. The organization offers various resources, including exam prep materials, to help professionals advance their careers in green building. Peter Templeton has been the CEO of the American company since 2021. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Greentown Labs
 Greentown Labs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greentown Labs operates as a community of climatetech and cleantech pioneers working to design a more sustainable world. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA. | Chief Operating Officer | - |
Connecticut Innovations, Inc.
 Connecticut Innovations, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Connecticut Innovations, Inc (CI) is venture capital firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. | Private Equity Investor | 2022-11-30 |
Former positions of Ryan E. Dings
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Blu Homes, Inc.
 Blu Homes, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Blu Homes, Inc. designs and builds architect-designed, green precision-built prefab homes for residential, commercial, and institutional buyers. The company was founded by William M. Haney, III, Dennis Michaud, and Maura G. McCarthy in 2008 and is headquartered in Vallejo, CA. | General Counsel | - |
Training of Ryan E. Dings
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Undergraduate Degree |
| Wake Forest University School of Law | Graduate Degree |
| Harvard Graduate School of Design | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 5 |
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Blu Homes, Inc.
Blu Homes, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Blu Homes, Inc. designs and builds architect-designed, green precision-built prefab homes for residential, commercial, and institutional buyers. The company was founded by William M. Haney, III, Dennis Michaud, and Maura G. McCarthy in 2008 and is headquartered in Vallejo, CA. | Consumer Durables |
The Urban Land Institute
The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.
U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to create an environmentally and socially responsible environment. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded in 1993 by Steven Richard Fedrizzi. The organization provides a framework for creating healthy, efficient, and cost-saving buildings through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The LEED certification is available for virtually all buildings, communities, and homes. The organization offers various resources, including exam prep materials, to help professionals advance their careers in green building. Peter Templeton has been the CEO of the American company since 2021. | Commercial Services |
Greentown Labs
Greentown Labs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greentown Labs operates as a community of climatetech and cleantech pioneers working to design a more sustainable world. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA. | Commercial Services |
Connecticut Innovations, Inc.
Connecticut Innovations, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Connecticut Innovations, Inc (CI) is venture capital firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. | Finance |
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