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I studied mechanical engineering at university, as technical topics have always inspired me. After my graduation, I joined Shell’s Upstream business in Calgary.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOver the years, I held technical roles across asset development and exploration. However, I realised early on that I didn’t want to spend my entire career focused solely on technical work. I found myself naturally gravitating towards the commercial aspects of my work, such as structuring deals and evaluating investments. With that in mind, I completed a business degree, which I enjoyed tremendously.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing an academic interlude, I was lined up for a role in mergers and acquisitions — but when an opportunity arose to join Shell’s internal strategy consultancy, I snapped it up. This was a chance to take on fast-paced projects working alongside some of Shell’s most senior leaders on some highly critical and strategic challenges.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter some time in strategy, an opening emerged at Shell Ventures in Boston. This was a natural bridge from the strategy work, enabling me to leverage both my technical and commercial experience. I’ve loved every day since.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStartups start with a blank slate, often challenging established industry paradigms and norms. Thanks to my diverse career experiences, I can assess these startups and, in the right instances — work with them to enable their growth and success.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"Quote.Small","color":"brand1-solid","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section/quote","model":{"title":"Hector MacQuarrie, Principal, Shell Ventures","text":"\u003Cp\u003E“Startups start with a blank slate, often challenging established industry paradigms and norms.“\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_1209366878","model":{"title":"You have been with Shell for 16 years. What drew you to the company?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom conversations I had with people in the industry, the one insight that stuck with me was the depth of Shell’s technical bench. The quality of work and the breadth of expertise amongst individuals really stood out from competitors — including both major and mid-sized players. That was probably one of the defining reasons why I decided to join Shell.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","colspan":8,"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_341982372","model":{"title":"Is there something about corporate venturing that keeps you motivated and energised?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EFirst, the external ecosystem: every day, you’re speaking with founders and investors who are moving the needle in innovation. These are high-calibre people. The environment is fast-paced, intellectually demanding, and broad in scope. You’ve got to show up with your A-game every day, and I find that very motivating.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom an internal perspective, I work with Shell’s business leaders and technical experts who have spent decades in the industry. These individuals offer a critical dose of reality that counterbalances the enthusiasm of the startup world, as they know what scaling looks like at an industrial level. My job is often to bridge those two perspectives, which isn’t always easy — but ultimately deeply rewarding.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"Quote.Small","color":"brand1-solid","colspan":4,"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section/quote_copy","model":{"title":"Hector MacQuarrie, Principal, Shell Ventures","text":"\u003Cp\u003E“You’ve got to show up with your A-game every day, and I find that very motivating.“\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_1997056683","model":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECan you share some of the standout projects you’ve worked on at Shell Ventures?\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"StandaloneAsset","color":"inherited","colspan":6,"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section/standalone_asset_cop","model":{"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/_jcr_content/root/main/section/standalone_asset_cop.shellimg.png/1764077305762/mantel-engineers-and-technicians-wearing-safety-vests.png","caption":"Image courtesy of Mantel","alt":"Image courtesy of Mantel","width":3840,"height":3840}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand1-subtle","colspan":6,"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_copy","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ETwo come to mind.\u003Cb\u003E \u003C/b\u003EThe first one is \u003Ca href=\"https://mantelcapture.com/\"\u003EMantel\u003C/a\u003E, a point-source carbon capture startup focused on industrial emissions. 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Some startups present great technological innovations but have unrealistic timelines and expect us to deploy unproven solutions at industrial scale in just a few years without de-risking. Understanding how a company like Shell operates and aligning all parties accordingly is key.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat are currently the biggest opportunities and obstacles in scaling technologies like carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, or digital tools?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s a big difference between ‘hard’ tech — like CCS and hydrogen — and digital tools. The former requires significant capital and long maturation timelines, and founders (and sometimes investors) can underestimate how long it takes to get steel in the ground. That’s where Shell’s operational experience can help to calibrate risk properly.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith digital tools, it’s more about product-market fit, market size, and sales cycles. Energy companies can be slow to adopt. Broadly in that space, we're looking at the same things as with other types of software businesses — average revenue per user, customer acquisition cost, churn rates, customer lifetime value, net revenue retention, and more. Essentially, we’re looking at standard software metrics to get a sense of the health of the business and its scaling potential.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"StandaloneAsset","color":"inherited","colspan":4,"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section_2145988603/standalone_asset_cop","model":{"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/_jcr_content/root/main/section_2145988603/standalone_asset_cop.shellimg.png/1763918992683/aerial-view-of-shells-holland-hydrogen.png","alt":"An aerial view of Shell’s Holland Hydrogen 1 facility set in a desert landscape near the coast, featuring large metallic buildings, storage tanks, and surrounding infrastructure, with wind turbines visible in the background under a setting sun.","width":3840,"height":3840}}}],"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section_2145988603","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Section","children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section_1691208348/text","model":{"title":"How has your work in the energy transition impacted your personal day-to-day?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt has fundamentally shifted how I think about the energy system. It also has cemented where I want to be: working on the energy transition. I think we really are at a sort of Precambrian explosion point in terms of renewable energy innovation, and it’s only going to get more exciting in the future. I want to be a part of that. On a personal level, I’ve made some adjustments — such as enrolling in a renewable power plan offered by my local utility company and driving an EV. That's the fun part of it.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"Quote.Small","color":"brand1-solid","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section_1691208348/quote","model":{"title":"Hector MacQuarrie, Principal, Shell Ventures","text":"\u003Cp\u003E“I think we really are at a sort of Precambrian explosion point in terms of renewable energy innovation, and it’s only going to get more exciting in the future.”\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/business-customers/shell-low-carbon-solutions/low-carbon-solutions-insights-hub/the-people-powering-progress/people-powering-progress-hector-macquarrie-on-investing-in-a-low-carbon-future/jcr_content/root/main/section_1691208348/text_1184843538","model":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EHas the shifting regulatory environment on sustainability, particularly in the US, impacted the startup landscape?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0cm; line-height: 107.0%;\"\u003EThere absolutely have been changes. Many startups’ capital plans, or even overall business strategies, were overly reliant on regulatory programs, which can generate risk due to their inherent uncertainty. Some also assumed that certain types of incentives, tax credits or loans, would be stable and long-lasting, and baked those directly into the unit economics of their technology. Through our investment due diligence process, we are aware of these types of risks early on.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile we haven’t seen a significant shift in overall investment levels in the US venture market, compared to Europe, we are seeing a clear change in the types of opportunities that attract capital. The external venture and energy innovation ecosystem is prioritising startups that have a clear path to profitability within a reasonable timeframe, even without regulatory tailwinds.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EFinally, what advice would you give to founders entering climate tech today?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0cm; line-height: 107.0%;\"\u003EStay grounded. This is a cyclical industry, and valuations go through hype cycles. Some founders chase sky-high valuations early on — only to face tough down rounds later. Other prioritise price over investor quality, which can make it harder to raise future rounds or scale strategically. 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