Rafi Cohen

I’m the co-founder of Verna, leading a VC-backed team of 16 to unlock billions for nature recovery. My path here has included teaching science for two years, strategy consulting (BCG), and AI-focused work at an international climate foundation. More recently, i've also honed my negotiation skills through ice-cream-based diplomacy with my two young daughters.

I’m passionate about nature, and concerned about climate change and the short-term prospects for Manchester United. I like cooking, and my favourite ingredients are chickpeas. If you want to talk biodiversity tech or the secret to a perfect hummus, I’m your guy!