Irina Gorbounova leads the investments of XCarb™, an innovation fund focused on companies developing breakthrough technologies to accelerate the steel industry’s transition to carbon neutral steelmaking. With around two decades of experience in breakthrough technology investments, impact investing, and expertise in mergers and acquisitions, Irina has been instrumental in driving sustainable development within the steel industry and is recognized as a thought leader in industrial sustainability, energy transition, and steel industry innovation. She holds board and advisory positions at several leading companies in clean energy and decarbonization technology, including Boston Metal, LanzaTech, H2Pro, Breakthrough Energy, and Form Energy Inc. Additionally, she is a member of the Leadership council of the Breakthrough Energy Catalyst and member of GCV Global Industry Sustainability Council. Her philanthropic efforts include serving on the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children and acting as an Impact Campaigner for Women in Renewable Energy, a global network of professional women in the renewable energy industry.Irina is passionate about a zero-carbon future and brings a forward-thinking perspective on how to achieve net zero goals.