Elon Musk – CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink: Musk’s groundbreaking work with Tesla in electric vehicles, solar products, and energy storage solutions is pushing the boundaries of sustainable technology. His vision for a sustainable future also extends beyond Earth, as seen with SpaceX’s interplanetary ambitions.
Mark Z. Jacobson – Professor, Stanford University: A renowned advocate for 100% renewable energy, Jacobson’s work focuses on developing roadmaps for countries and states to transition to clean energy sources. He’s an authoritative voice on wind, water, and solar power.
Amory Lovins – Co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI): Lovins has been a proponent of energy efficiency and sustainable energy solutions for decades. RMI’s research under his guidance has been instrumental in shaping green tech policies and strategies globally.
Dr. Jennifer Holmgren – CEO of LanzaTech: Holmgren leads LanzaTech’s pioneering efforts in converting industrial off-gases into ethanol. Her innovative approach to carbon recycling is revolutionizing sustainable fuel production.
Danny Kennedy – CEO of New Energy Nexus: An influential figure in the global clean energy scene, Kennedy co-founded Sungevity, a solar power company. His latest venture, New Energy Nexus, aims to support clean energy entrepreneurs worldwide.
Bertrand Piccard – Initiator of Solar Impulse: Piccard’s Solar Impulse project, which involved flying around the world in a solar-powered plane, showcased the potential of renewable energy in aviation.
Jigar Shah – Co-founder of Generate Capital: With a background as the founder of SunEdison, Shah is known for popularizing “no money down solar.” His insights into renewable energy financing have transformed the green tech industry.
Dr. Sylvia Earle – Oceanographer and Founder of Mission Blue: A passionate advocate for the world’s oceans, Earle’s work focuses on leveraging technology to explore and conserve marine ecosystems, emphasizing the oceans’ role in climate regulation.
Bill Joy – Co-founder of Sun Microsystems: Apart from his contributions to computer architecture, Joy is deeply involved in green tech ventures, focusing on sustainable battery solutions, biofuels, and more.
Shai Agassi – Founder of Better Place: Though his electric vehicle services company did not last, Agassi’s innovative ideas around battery-swapping stations for EVs marked a significant contribution to thinking around green transportation infrastructure.
