Edwin Carlson
Edwin Carlson is a startup executive, founder, and management consultant operating at the intersection of finance, technology, and environmental markets. He specializes in designing and scaling compliant, investable systems where regulation, infrastructure, and emerging asset classes converge.
He is currently the Founder and CEO of *Enterprise Carbon Corp*, where he leads the development of high-integrity, data-driven environmental credits spanning carbon, water, and biodiversity. His work focuses on methodology development aligned with evolving global standards, digital issuance and registry integration, and the structuring of monetization pathways through direct sales and financial instruments. The emphasis throughout is on regulatory-grade credibility, structured finance, and long-term market viability.
Edwin brings more than three decades of experience across traditional banking, digital finance, and enterprise technology. He has held senior leadership roles at institutions including HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America and has served as CEO, COO, or CTO for multiple venture-backed and early-stage companies. His background spans correspondent banking, securities settlement, payment systems, digital assets, and blockchain-enabled financial infrastructure, with operating experience across the US, UK, Caribbean, and Latin America.
In addition to his executive roles, Edwin has advised financial institutions and startups on strategy, technology architecture, fundraising, and regulatory alignment. He has also served as an adjunct lecturer in fintech, with a focus on the business application of blockchain technologies.
Edwin began his career in the UK after earning a BSc with honors in Computer Studies from the University of South Wales. Throughout his career, he has consistently focused on translating proven and emerging technologies into practical, scalable business systems that solve real-world problems.
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