Katie Youtsos |

Katie Youtsos is a seasoned business leader with almost two decades of experience in technology commercialization, startup ecosystems, and strategic growth. Her diverse career—ranging from co-founding ventures and leading enterprise sales teams to managing high-profile advertising campaigns for Fortune 500 clients—has built a foundation of business acumen and adaptability that she now brings to the carbon and cleantech industries. Katie has leveraged her entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to advance carbon sequestration and renewable technologies. She has played a key role in developing operational frameworks, establishing strategic partnerships, and building stakeholder networks that drive sustainability and economic growth. As a foundational leader in the Minnesota Biochar Initiative (MNBI), Katie also specializes in quantifying climate and economic impacts, delivering actionable, data-driven solutions. With a proven ability to connect ideas, people, and opportunities, Katie thrives at the intersection of innovation and impact.