Noble Madu

Biography

Noble Madu is a Partner at Plente Group, working at the intersection of investment, leadership, and economic opportunity. He connects exceptional talent with institutions and investment platforms deploying public, private, and philanthropic capital to build businesses and strengthen communities. His experience spans executive search, investment management, entrepreneurship, and technology, including roles at Goldman Sachs, Korn Ferry, and Skystream Technology. Noble brings a unique perspective on the relationships, leadership, and capital strategies that turn ambitious ideas into lasting economic impact.

Sessions

1. Financing the Build

   Fri, Nov 6, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM CT

   Track Smart Cities

   Great ideas don't build infrastructure. Aligned capital, capable partners, and clear pathways to implementation do. How do cities move promising solutions beyond pilots and into financeable, scalable projects that deliver lasting community value? Join Ryan Taylor, climate technology investor and energy finance expert, and Noble Madu, Partner at Plente Group, with John Payne, Chief Financial Officer at Dream.Org, moderating. Drawing on experience across utility-scale renewable energy, venture capital, investment management, and institutional partnerships, panelists will explore how public, private, and philanthropic capital can work together to accelerate infrastructure development. From project finance and commercialization to value capture and access to capital, the conversation examines the financial structures, strategic relationships, and investment opportunities needed to move from concept to construction—while ensuring economic returns translate into meaningful benefits for communities.