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Natan Zaidenweber

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1st Natan Zaidenweber Founder and CEO, StakeWare Inc. San Francisco Bay AreaInformation Technology and Services Current Stakeware Previous Fulcrum Ecosystems, Energy and Resource Group, UC Berkeley, Stanford University Education Stanford University 500+ connectionsSend a messageEndorseMore options Relationship Contact Info Invited 14 hours ago Background Summary Internet executive with over 15 years of experience, including general management of start-ups, product development, business operations, corporate development and strategy. Currently CEO at StakeWare, a leading software company in Stakeholder Business Intelligence. Prior to StakeWare, was a researcher at Stanford University and the Energy and Resource Group in UC Berkeley. Primarily focused on case study analysis of stakeholders and sustainable development. Also served on the board of Rainforest2Reef, a Non-profit committed to the conservation of Jaguar habitat in the boarder between Mexico and Guatemala. Previously worked for the Mexican government. Working closely with the World Bank to develop a policy framework for the sustainable development of the forest sector. Specialities: general management, stakeholder relationship management, product development, strategy, non-profit governance, sustainability. Specialties:Cleantech, software design, sustainability consulting, stakeholder risk management, entrepreneurship Experience Founder and CEO Stakeware March 2004 – Present (9 years 11 months)San Francisco Bay Area Founder and CEO Founder Fulcrum Ecosystems 1999 – 2004 (5 years) Sustainability and Bio-prospecting Services Research Associate Energy and Resource Group, UC Berkeley March 1998 – April 1999 (1 year 2 months) Researcher working on the role of the private sector in implementing sustainability practices and mitigating environmental and social impacts of operations. Stanford UniversityVisiting Lecturer, Program in Human Biology. Stanford University December 1996 – December 1997 (1 year 1 month) Created, designed and taught course on “Sustainable Development in Latin America: Case Studies on Indigenous Communities”.  Developed course curricula, wrote series of case studies specifically designed for class.  Adapted Harvard Business Case Study method to analyze cases of indigenous community development.  Conducted field research and multistakeholder consultations with four different ethnic groups in Mexico.  Engaged a multidisciplinary panel of experts as visitor lectures. (Open)1 project Sub Director Environment Mexican Government Undersecretary of Planning March 1993 – September 1994 (1 year 7 months) MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, MEXICO CITY. Sub-Director, International Finance. Coordinated a group of international consultants and worked with the World Bank and Mexican Government in the design and implementation of a Multi-Stakeholder Process for the formulation of policy for the Forest Sector in Mexico. . Projects Camisea(Link) March 1998 – February 1999 The prevailing corporate vision regarding energy resource development in the tropics has emphasised immediate financial gain over long-term societal benefits. This view is changing as corporations increasingly view their competitive advantage as being linked both to proactive relations with host communities and to adequate protection of fragile ecosystems. The Camisea case study documents...more (Open)8 team members, including: Natan Zaidenweber Natan Zaidenweber Founder and CEO, StakeWare Inc. No photo Peter May, No photo Alan Dabbs, No photo Valéria Vinha Courses London School of Economics and Political Science Development Economics Languages SpanishHebrew Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 31Sustainability 19Start-ups 17Entrepreneurship 15Sustainable Development 11Sustainability... 8Environmental Awareness 7Enterprise Software 7Social Entrepreneurship 5Cleantech 4Stakeholder Engagement Natan also knows about... 3Environmental Impact... 3Environmental Consulting 2Software Design Environmental Education Stanford University Stanford University Masters, Development Economics September 1994 – December 1997 (Open)1 recommendation Paulo Castanon Paulo Castanon Customer Solutions Director EMEA at E2open Natan was part of the Mexican Student Association leadership team and his contribution was outstanding. His commitment to analyzing and debating the major economic and social issues in Mexico was demonstrated through the organization of a major...View Harvard Business School Harvard Business School International Student Program, Business Case Study Method 1992 – 1992 Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México B.S, Economics 1988 – 1992 Cornell University Cornell University International Student Program, Astronomy, Music 1991 – 1991 London School of Economics and Political Science London School of Economics and Political Science International Student Program, Development Economics, Economics of Transition 1991 – 1991 (Open)1 course Additional Info Interests triathlons, sailing, photography, painting. Honors & Awards Additional Honors & Awards Recepient of business award by Techba , the first Mexican Business acelerator in Silicon Valley. Organizations Additional Organizations Board member friends of Calakmul www.calakmul.org Board Member New Israel Fund www.nif.org Recommendations Received (1)Given (1) Peter, would you like to recommend Natan? Recommend Natan Masters Stanford University Paulo Castanon Paulo Castanon Customer Solutions Director EMEA at E2open Natan was part of the Mexican Student Association leadership team and his contribution was outstanding. His commitment to analyzing and debating the major economic and social issues in Mexico was demonstrated through the organization of a major university debate involving eminent professors including Paul Krugman. His understanding and proficiency in Social Sciences and...more March 22, 2012, Paulo studied with Natan at Stanford University ConnectionsShared (1) Mike MielkeMike Mielke1st Vice President, Environmental Programs & Policy PreviousNext Groups Association of Climate Change Officers Association of Climate Change Officers Join Bay Area Sustainability/CSR Professionals & Social Entrepreneurs Bay Area Sustainability/CSR Professionals & Social Entrepreneurs Join CSR Jobs CSR Jobs Join CSR in Mining and Oil & Gas - Latin America CSR in Mining and Oil & Gas - Latin America Join Ceres Ceres Join Chief Sustainability Officers Network Chief Sustainability Officers Network Member Cloud & SaaS Startups Cloud & SaaS Startups Join Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting Join Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility Member FountainBlue FountainBlue Join GES Global Enterprise Sustainability Network GES Global Enterprise Sustainability Network Join Global Forest Policy Networking Group Global Forest Policy Networking Group Join Global Reporting Initiative Global Reporting Initiative Join Green Green Member GreenBiz.com -- Sustainability Professionals GreenBiz.com -- Sustainability Professionals Join ISO 26000 ISO 26000 Join Stakeholder Engagement Professionals Stakeholder Engagement Professionals Join Sustainability Professionals Sustainability Professionals Join TED: Ideas Worth Spreading - Unofficial TED: Ideas Worth Spreading - Unofficial Join csrconnect.ed csrconnect.ed Join See less Following Deloitte Management Consulting Follow Chevron Oil & Energy Follow Schools Cornell University Ithaca, New York Area Follow Stanford University San Francisco Bay Area Follow Harvard Business School Greater Boston Area Follow The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) London, United Kingdom