Ulla Parker is a seasoned investor and advisor with a background in computer science and finance. She has primarily focused on early-stage investments, specifically in cleantech, sustainability, and impact investing, since 2004. In her advisory role, Ulla takes a comprehensive approach, considering not only financial metrics but also the overall operational structure, with a particular emphasis on non-financial factors such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations and ethics.

Ulla holds an alumni advisory position for the postgraduate engineering program at Cornell Tech, where she earned both her undergraduate and master's degrees in computer science and theoretical math, with a focus on artificial intelligence and distributed systems. Prior to launching her successful financial career at Morgan Stanley, she ran her own family office, managing a diverse portfolio.

Ulla has a track record of identifying disruptive trends at an early stage. In 1990, she co-wrote the TCL-DP protocol for video compression at Cornell University with Professor Brian Smith, which served as the precursor for systems like Zoom and FaceTime. In 1998, Ulla and her investment partners acquired and converted properties to create one of the first biodynamic vineyards in France, complete with a carbon-neutral vinification plant. Today, Chateau Maris is recognized as "one of the 5 most environmentally friendly wineries in the world" (Wine Spectator).

For twelve years Ulla owned and over saw the operations of Francois Plantation in Saint Barthélemy where closely collaborating with Pierre Gagnaire, the critically acclaimed Parisian chef and winner of three Michelin stars, she successfully transformed the hotel into the jewel she eventually sold to Villa Marie.

Ulla has long been an advocate for climate change and sustainable living. In 2002, she was among the first individuals to renovate her Manhattan home using only "green" methods. In addition to her philanthropic efforts, which include coordinating and hosting the launch of Deutsche Bank's 70-foot real-time carbon counter in 2008, she has also developed an interest in exploring how psychedelics can be used to treat mental health disorders such as PTSD and depression, and has made investments in this growing field.

Ulla is an avid art collector who enjoys discovering and supporting new talent. As a patron of the arts, she has supported organizations such as the Opera Garnier and the New York City Ballet, and serves on the board of the Paris Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Costume Institute. She also uses fashion as a form of creative expression and has been a muse and model for designers including John Galliano, Armani, Christian Lacroix, Naeem Khan, and is currently an advisor to Stephane Rolland and Zuhair Murad.