Head of ESG & Circular Economy, Gobi Partners
Carlo Chen-Delantar, a Partner and Head of ESG and Circular Economy at Gobi Partners, Pan-Asian regional venture capital fund with $1.6 AUM. He champions responsible investments and tech ecosystem development through the Gobi-Core Philippine Fund, backing startups like Kumu, Cloudeats and Tier One. Carlo is a recognized figure in social entrepreneurship, climate, and circular economy. He collaborates with global organizations like the World Economic Forum, Asian Development Bank, and the United Nations, also serving as board member on startup, non-profit and government committees. Carlo has received the Development and Bayanihan Awards from the Philippine President, and was named a Top 30 under 30 innovator by Forbes. He's a Circular Economy Pioneer at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and formerly Co-Chaired the Global Shapers Climate Action Steering Committee at the World Economic Forum.
