Yin Lu brings an unusual background as a community builder and operator from organizations like Khan Academy and Stripe to her venture capital role at MCJ Collective, where she focuses heavily on post-investment founder support and helping climate startups with hiring and talent strategy rather than just writing checks. She serves as a public voice for MCJ and actively helps people transition into climate careers, drawing on her experience in mission-driven education and workforce development from previous roles at organizations like Merit America and Robin Hood.

• Investing in hard asset and deep tech climate solutions, particularly those involving heavy industry, energy infrastructure, and manufacturing. This includes enthusiasm for breakthroughs in geothermal energy production like Fervo Energy, low-carbon cement innovations such as Sublime Systems, and grid management solutions like WeaveGrid.
• A strong focus on the skilled trades and the workforce required to deploy climate solutions, rather than just the software side. Frequently seeks connection with and tells stories about frontline workers, including electricians, HVAC installers, wildfire fighters, and forestry professionals, often discussing the operational realities of businesses like heat pump installation.
• Championing the migration of talent from traditional tech sectors into climate roles. Often views downturns or layoffs in general SaaS as a massive opportunity to bring high-IQ talent into the climate space, specifically calling out how former employees of companies like Stripe can transition their skills to sustainability.
• Interest in the intersection of food systems, agriculture, and land management. Highlights span from regenerative ranching and forestry management to consumer-facing food waste solutions like Mill and fermentation-based oil alternatives from Zero Acre Farms.
• Emphasis on diversity and representation within the industrial and skilled trade sectors. Actively promotes conversations about paving the way for women and people of color in fields like electrical work and general skilled trades to build a more robust talent pipeline.