Meet the
Carbon Counts team
Hello there.
To create a ridiculously fun game that has a real and long-lasting impact on the Earth, we’re assembling the team that will push the boundaries of play. Combined, the game experiences we’ve helped create have engaged 500+ million players around the world and generated billions of dollars.
Now, we’re on a mission to make a game that re-greens the world. Our talents are diverse, but we’re all driven by a powerful truth: Inside each of us is the desire to build a memorable, meaningful game experience that will surprise, delight, mesmerize, and engage. We also like games, trees, and the idea that our actions will inspire a healthier planet.
Nobody in the world is completely dependent on another person, but we are all interdependent. —Wangari Maathai
MICHAEL LIBENSON [in]
Co-founder & CEO
A serial entrepreneur and avid outdoorsman, Michael hikes, climbs, skis, and runs at every opportunity. He believes that together, consumers, businesses, and governments can (and must) solve the greatest challenge of our time: climate change.
“My favorite tree is
the Copper Beech.”
VIKRAM SAHAI [in]
Co-founder & CTO
Excited about using tech for good, Vikram has a passion for the outdoors and a penchant for innovation and solving hard problems. A veteran of Google and the founder of two tech start-ups, he loves hiking with his dog and stargazing on dark nights.
“My favorite tree is
the Baobab.”
BRETT JENKS [in]
Co-founder & Board Chair
Brett spent his childhood playing in the woods of Ohio and Virginia, and his career developing conservation solutions that benefit 60+ countries. He knows that a coordinated shift in human behavior can restore our planet.
“My favorite tree is the Aspen.”
KYLE DUNCAN [in]
Executive Producer
Co-creator of the Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare franchise, Kyle has spent the last 10 years leading teams to create fun, accessible, social games about plants saving their world. Now, as our real-world planet changes, he's focused on leveraging 23+ years of creative, operations, and business development experience to help bring people together to play and take action to protect our world.
“My favorite tree is
the Arbutus.”
JOHN
QA & IT Manager
John is passionate about quality, efficiency, and people. For 15+ years, he has led QA, IT, and DevOps teams to drive quality and improve efficiencies. John believes the best work culture is a trusting, engaging, and empathetic one—and that it's up to every team member to help build it. He loves tackling difficult challenges with creative, thoughtful, and innovative solutions.
“My favorite tree is
the Cherry Blossom (sakura).”
NICK
Marketing
Inspired to lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams to create outstanding branding, marketing, and creativity to deliver impact. Nick relishes the convergence of brand, product, and marketing. To Carbon Counts, he brings over 20 years of experience working in the fast-paced, innovative spaces of advertising agencies, The Walt Disney Company, HealthTech, and more.
“My favorite tree is
the Larch.”
JAMES
UA Director
James brings over 8 years of experience working in growth marketing and user acquisition for mobile apps and games. He’s scaled products at companies ranging from seed-stage startups to publicly-traded brands, and for each new product he works on, he leverages his diverse experience and learnings. James enjoys walks in the New England woods, especially in the fall when the leaves are turning.
“My favorite tree is
the Red Maple.”
NUNDANI
Operations and Program Advisor
With over two decades of experience in senior technology and product leadership, Nundani has spearheaded the creation of award-winning iGaming and sportsbook platforms. She is an expert at aligning operations with strategic objectives, building high-performing agile teams, and scaling technology.
“My favorite tree is
the Weeping Willow.”
KIP
Senior Software Engineer
An avid game player and developer, over the last decade Kip has built a variety of gaming apps, from educational to lifestyle to music focused. He believes that through play and education, we can improve ourselves and our environment. Kip enjoys the great outdoors and loves to walk under the magnificent trees that surround his mountain home.
“My favorite tree is
the Pine.”
PRACHI
Lead UI/UX Designer
Prachi brings a wealth of expertise in UX/UI Design and game Development with a focus on mobile platforms. With a passion for art, aesthetics and design, Prachi consistently delivers impactful solutions that resonate with users and enhance brand experiences. When not at her desk, you will find her exploring the city, checking out local art or cuisines and spending time with her family and friends.
“My favorite tree is
the Royal Poinciana.”
TIM
Mobile Game Designer
A game designer with a programming and production background, Tim loves to see a need from players or his team...and then fill it! With a particular interest in innovative systems, he is passionate about making games that leave a lasting impact on players—and the world.
“My favorite tree is
the Sugar Maple.”
SOPHIA
Technical Artist
With a passion for the intersection of engineering and art, Sophia has experience realizing unique visual styles for companies like Pure Imagination Studios. She served as Art Director for Popbase, helping to build a fantastical woodland setting where storytelling and wellness education were combined. Sophia loves exploring the outdoors and learning about nature—and she has too many creative hobbies to count.
“My favorite tree is
the Oak.”
BRENNAN
Senior Animator/
3D Art Generalist
Brennan is a 3D Generalist with a background in advertising, emerging tech, and music videos. He enjoys being hands-on, working with art directors to execute their vision and bringing characters and environments to life at every step of the process. In his free time he writes and animates his own comedy shorts with a heavy focus on animals and the natural world.
“My favorite tree is
the White Oak.”
KAI
QA Mobile Tester
With a background in game design and experience working with triple A companies, Kai brings her attention to detail and problem-solving skills to the EverForest team. Kai is passionate about QA and loves spending her days improving the quality of a game experience. In her free time, Kai creates art, plays volleyball, and enjoys board games (mostly when she wins).
“My favorite tree is
the Apple (malus domestica).”
CARL
Senior Software Engineer
Carl specializes in game development but brings a versatile background in full-stack web development and software solutions. He enjoys merging creativity with technology, whether it's through designing compelling gameplay systems or fabricating unique creations on his 3D printer. An avid photographer, Carl captures diverse perspectives through his lens, finding inspiration in the views that surround him.
“My favorite tree is
the weeping willow.”
NORRIE
Sound Designer
An experienced, passionate sound designer and composer, Norrie spent more than 8 years with The Walt Disney Company and has since partnered with a variety of organizations to produce immersive audio experiences for animation, live-action, apps, games and more. He loves adventuring outdoors with his family—cycling, hiking, and listening to the extraordinary sounds of nature.
“My favorite tree is
the Washingtonia Filifera.”
KYLE
General Counsel
Kyle works at the intersection of profit and purpose. His career has been focused on advising early-stage companies scale while creating impact. Kyle’s second favorite job was being a backpacking guide in Wyoming.
“My favorite tree is
the Redwood.”
WILLIAM
Talent Acquisition Specialist
William cares deeply about growing trees... and also growing careers. Specializing in recruitment in New Zealand and now Canada, he works to make sure employees are where they want to be in their professions.
“My favorite tree is
the Ponga.”
DANA
HR & Recruiting Lead
Dana is an architect of highly innovative teams; attracting and retaining incredible humans with high potential. She has spent almost 15 years helping grow some of the world’s most innovative and successful companies. She was Unity’s first in-house global Recruiter, has worked with Disney, Electronic Arts, and Ubisoft, among others, helping people connect to their purpose and helping scale teams.
“My favorite tree is
the Palm.”
JULIE
CFO
Julie is a financial executive with over 20 years of experience in a variety of industries including software, bio tech, professional services, and hard tech. She specializes in working with startups and has extensive experience creating structure and implementing process improvement.
“My favorite tree is
the Weeping Willow.”
AIMEE
Financial Controller
Aimee has worked as a CPA for 20+ years with companies of all sizes. She's passionate about helping businesses become more efficient by leveraging technology. For every aspect of finance—from bookkeeping to reporting to forecasting, she is always looking for ways to help business owners succeed.
“My favorite tree is
the Banyan.”
TANJA
Advisor - People
Tanja and her award winning team at Potentia Human Resources support businesses and humans in reaching their Potential. She believes in the power of possibility and leverages her coaching training, Master’s level education and Make it Happen disposition to humanize the workplace and develop exceptional People practices.
“My favorite tree is
the Japanese Maple.”
SCOTT
Advisor - Growth
Scott Coleman is a 20 year consumer tech and international expansion executive. He's a fractional executive and advisor to growth technology companies (product, partnerships, marketing, and operations). Scott has worked at Google, Pinterest, and Omaze and was with Google and Pinterest through IPO. Scott has spent over 15 years with environmental and conservation nonprofits. He loves his family, all things outdoors, and working on the toughest challenges we face ... climate change!
“My favorite tree is
the Oak.”
TRISTAN
Advisor - Product
With his passion for tackling climate change, along with his expertise in web3 and mobile gaming, Tristan brings immeasurable value to the Carbon Counts Advisory Board. Currently the SVP, Digital Experience at Pela, Tristan was also the GM of NBA Top Shot, and the Head of Studio at Hyper Hippo Entertainment where he co-created the top 10 mobile game, AdVenture Capitalist.
“My favorite tree is
the Rainbow Eucalyptus.”
KAREN
Advisor - Strategy
Academy Award-winning producer and former President of Animated Film for Netflix, Karen Toliver has extensive experience in production and development across Sony, Fox, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. She’s passionate about compelling and diverse storytelling, Wordle, and believes connecting with nature is the key to a brighter future.
“My favorite tree is
the Weeping Willow.”