Pepijn van Dijk
Meet Pepijn
Investor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pepijn van Dijk is a venture philanthropist, strategist, and speaker committed to accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy. As an Executive Board Member at CarbonFix, he supports climate moonshots to counter global warming. He also serves as a Board Director at Mercy Corps, one of the world's leading humanitarian organizations. A THNK alumnus, Pepijn is passionate about system change, innovation, and impact-driven leadership. Beyond his work in sustainability, he is the co-host of The Tipcast, a podcast exploring news, ideas, and culture.
Areas of activity:
Climate Change Mitigation
About:
Pepijn van Dijk is an entrepreneur, venture philanthropist, and strategic advisor dedicated to tackling climate change, system innovation, and impact-driven transformation. As an Executive Board Member at CarbonFix, he champions climate moonshots, providing grants and loans to bold innovators working to reduce global warming by 1% by 2030. Additionally, he serves as a Board Director at Mercy Corps, supporting humanitarian and development initiatives in over 40 countries.
With a Master’s in International Relations and as an alumnus of THNK School of Creative Leadership, Pepijn brings a global perspective to system change, sustainability, and politics. His background includes leading digital transformation efforts in political and corporate environments, fostering new communication and engagement strategies.
Beyond his professional impact, Pepijn is a public speaker and facilitator, frequently engaging in discussions on sustainability, innovation, and the future of impact investing. He also co-hosts The Tipcast, a weekly podcast covering news, books, and ideas that inspire change. Fluent in Dutch, French, English, and Spanish, he is an avid mountain climber, lifelong reader, and advocate for systemic solutions to global challenges.
Involvement:
CarbonFix
CarbonFix’s mission is to help reduce at least 1% of excess global warming by 2030. By funding and fostering early days innovators that help avoid, capture or reduce CO2.