Green Tech Founders
Browse 242 Green Tech founders and indie hackers ranked by revenue, followers and products shipped. Discover who is building in Green Tech on VibeCrowd.
Daria is a physical chemist who has worked on various topics from synthesizing drugs for kidney disease to studying quantum materials as a PhD candidate. Now she applies herself as a co-founder and chemist for Alga Biosciences.
I'm a protein engineer, synthetic biologist, and computer scientist. I studied computer science at MIT (SB/MEng) and then synthetic biology at Cambridge (PhD) and UCSD (postdoc). After two years as a scientist at Bolt Threads engineering yeast for protein production, I moved to the University of Colorado Boulder to work on a DARPA project using protein engineering to turn plants into chemical biosensors. My co-founder Matt and I founded Ohmic to make plants resistant to disease.
Co-founder and sales rep at Enode. Previously founder of Photo Roulette, a mobile game with 20 + million users.
Chief Scientist of Silurian. I was previously a Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research where I co-lead the development of the Aurora foundation model. During my PhD at Cambridge, I've also spent time in top AI industry labs like Google Brain, Google X and Twitter Cortex.
Santanu is the Co Founder and CTO of Coulomb. He has extensive experience of working as a product lead in Electric vehicles, Battery Management and charging systems. He has spent 6 years working on Automobiles at General Motors. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bombay, India.
Zeitview Founder/CEO; US Marine Corps Infantry; Goldman Sachs; US Senate Staff
Serial impact-tech entrepreneur and investor. A firm believer in using tech and human resources for universal good. Co-founder & CEO of Carbon Crusher. Co-founder and former CEO in Katapult, a globally leading impact/SDG-tech accelerator, seed investor and impact-unicorn builder. Angel investor in 20+ impact-tech companies. Former asc. Partner in McKinsey & Company.
Hardware guy with >10 years of experience in designing electronics, building hardware teams, and creating new things.
Founder (exited), turned VC (Kauffman Fellow), turned ClimateTech founder (YCW22). Oxford MBA, INSEAD; based in Singapore.
Pretty good at welding, writing, and growing plants inside. Very good at citing obscure lines from The Simpsons. Trying to become great at making alternative meat people are excited to eat. 4th engineer at vertical farming company, stayed with them as they scaled 20x. Earned 25+ patents for mechanical engineering work on their grow infrastructure and automation systems then moved into technical program management and led the commissioning of their new farm in LA.
founder + president of GFI, a global network of nonprofit science think tanks that is accelerating the science of plant-based and cultivated meat to bolster the global protein supply while protecting our environment and promoting global health. Author, Meat, a Publishers Weekly top 10 new release in science. Endorsed by father of synbio George Church, Nobel Laureate (economics) Michael Kremer, primatologist Jane Goodall, scifi master Kim Stanley Robinson, and more. See MeatBook.org.
Husband | Father | Sustainability | Climate change warrior| I am is a serial entrepreneur and work in climate domain. I want to accelerate the adoption of clean tech in our society. I have a background in Physics, Smart electrical system and climate change. I studied in Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland and India. I am an Indian, married to a Swiss/Japanese and live in Switzerland. I like food and travel. I became father recently. I want my child to live in a better world than mine.
Liz has a bachelor’s degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Johns Hopkins University, a doctorate in biological sciences from UC San Diego, and postdoctoral research experience from CU Boulder. She analyzes areas of technological need within plant-based and cultivated meat innovation and catalyzes research to address these needs. In addition to her role at GFI, Liz is a guest lecturer for Singularity University and a fellow at the Sustainability Innovation Lab at Colorado.
A passionate bioengineer, always eager to tackle tech hurdles and challenge dogma! Trained in Biotechnology with minors in Computer Science at IIT Delhi; worked at Harvard and CEA Paris; and experienced with control systems and reactor design for robust bioprocess systems. Has additional experience in business consulting for food and healthcare companies such as Epigamia, Novartis, Milkbasket etc., along with a rich perspective on understanding end consumers.
Leveraging my experience in the risk and payments space to make building decarbonization attainable for everyone. 12+ years in both the public and private sector building and leading product, operations, and analytics teams. Ex-Airbnb, Plaid, Asana, Gusto
Thomas is co-founder and CEO of Rewbi, which uses AI to optimize grid-connected battery storage. He previously founded inBalance, a YC W21 company, which was acquired by Stem (NYSE: STEM) in January of 2023. He led battery storage optimization and forecasting for Stem. He completed part of a Pure Mathematics PhD at University of Cambridge, which he left to build inBalance. He holds a Masters in Applied Mathematics and B.S.E. in Pure and Applied Mathematics from Johns Hopkins, graduating early.
Caroline Cochran is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Oklo Inc., a company developing advanced fission cleantech for cleaner air and human development. She was one of the youngest recipients of the University of Oklahoma Regent's Alumni Award. Caroline received her S.M. in Nuclear Engineering from MIT, a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
Jacek was founder and CEO of CurrentFoods which was acquired in 2023. Previously he built the ProVeg Incubator, an accelerator for alternative protein companies.
Co-Founder and CTO of Guac. ML engineer working to make grocery retail more efficient.
Over the last 12 years, Dr. Adireddy has compiled an impressive track record in energy & materials entrepreneurship, manufacturing diverse classes of materials to solve problems in the fields of renewable energy and clean technology. His expertise in both the technical and business aspects of nanotechnology is testified to by his authorship of articles in 10 issued US patents and over 40 peer-reviewed publications.
Co-founder of SolarMente. Founder of BrutusBoot. Expansion @ Nerdalize, YES!Delft. Lecturer at ESADE MBA. Scaled SolarMente from 0 to $10M ARR; raised $5M in equity and $50M in debt. Angel investor. I also like old motorcycles.
Jayesh is Co-founder and CEO of Silurian AI. Previously he was the Head of AI at Poly Corporation. He led the development of the first foundation model for weather & climate as researcher at Microsoft and was the co-author of Aurora. Jayesh holds a Ph.D. in CS from Stanford.
I am responsible for all operations and mechanical design at H3X. In prior roles, I have led projects developing control systems for electric and hybrid powertrain systems from the ground up. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison. I come from a proud heritage of craftsmen – from butchers and bakers to electricians and steamfitters. This unique background has enabled me to bridge the gap between advanced engineering theory to practical and scalable solutions.
Kristen specializes in optical imaging technology and laser-based sensing & instrumentation.
Passionate tech entrepreneur with several successful startups and exits since 2005. Angel investor in 30+ companies including Prometheus, Nurx, Embark, Katapult, Mercury, Wright Electric, Zapata Computing and more. I believe that the best way to make the world better is through businesses dedicated to solve the big problems and provide value to humans and the planet.
Johan is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Birch Biosciences. He has spent the last 15 years programming bacteria and genetic circuits to produce novel therapeutic proteins and other natural products at leading companies including Absci and Ginkgo Bioworks. Johan is especially interested in solving major sustainability problems using biotechnology. He holds a PhD from Cornell University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Ex-head of compliance and ex-legal counsel overseeing reporting and audit for energy & mining supply chains.
From the very beginning of my career in 2005, I have been in charge to deliver end-to-end innovations around connected, shared and electric mobility. Being responsible for designing mobility concepts, assessing latest technology trends, and creating long-term go-to-market strategies within the smart mobility eco-system got me excited to start an own venture. And here I am - really happy to be part of HeyCharge’s journey!
Co-Founder & CEO of Guac. Passionate about tackling food insecurity & waste with technology!
I'm a biochemist from Oxford University with experience in the intensive environment of biotech startups, working on everything from bacterial biofuel production to vaccine design. Now focused on designing enzymes to make the chemical industry more sustainable.
I'm a plant biochemist with experience in protein engineering, genetics and analytical chemistry. I studied Horticulture Science (BS), and then Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PhD) at Michigan State where I characterized enzymes in tropane alkaloid production for nerve agent antidotes and stimulants (including cocaine). That work led me to a DARPA protein engineering project where I met my cofounder, PJ, and we decided to use our skills to tackle crop disease resistance.
Physical chemist training and trained in quantum mechanical electronic structure theory at the University of California, Berkeley (CA) and Haverford College (PA). Creating cattle feed additives to reduce methane emissions by ruminants. Bring kelp to cows, bring science to application!
Launched rockets at ULA. Built New Glenn at Blue Origin. Founded through Y Combinator. Now leading rad-hard microelectronics at Mercury Systems.
Diego Saez Gil, Pachama's founder and CEO, is a serial technology entrepreneur and environmentalist. Born and raised in the north of Argentina, Diego saw first hand the impacts of deforestation and climate change which drove him to start a company to tackle this challenge. Prior to Pachama, Diego co-founded Bluesmart (YC W15) and WeHostels. He's an avid book reader and mountain hiker.
Co-founder and CEO of Minimum. Passionate about driving decarbonisation
Hi, I'm Avneet - Co-founder and CTO of ALT TEX. I left medical school to build ALT TEX. With education and research background in biochemistry & environmental science, I lead the R&D behind ALT TEX’s food waste to fabric mission. Prior to medical school & ALT TEX, I founded Approaching Zero, a non-profit dedicated to reducing plastic pollution through production of reusable cotton produce bags. Continuing that vision, I am now building a global solution for fashion's polyester pollution.
HEC Mtl (Financial Engineering), Stanford (CS & Entrepreneurship); Front Row Ventures (focus on space/satellites); intern at Microsoft (Windows 10 launch); ConsenSys grant recipient (built Ethereum-based P2P solar energy app). Co-founder @SolarMente: built and led Finance, Ops, and Tech from 0 to $10M ARR, raised $5M equity + $50M debt
Jonah Greenberger is a co-founder of Bright, a Y-Combinator and First Round Capital company delivering solar subscriptions to homes in developing countries, first Mexico. He was most recently a Director at Chevron, where he helped build a renewable energy investment and construction group. Jonah received his MS in Thermodynamics and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, where he was a Mayfield Fellow.
My main study background is in HCI (M.Sc. @ LMU in Munich, Germany). I specialized in affective computing & decision-support systems for expert users. Additionally, I attended an add-on study program in Technology Management @ the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) where I also met my co-founders. Since the beginning of my studies, I was working as a full-stack web and app developer at various early-stage start-ups including Alasco, ORDA, and ShoeSizeMe.
Sam was Cofounder and CEO of Greenwork (S21), and left a full-time role in Nov 2023, with Gautam becoming CEO. He now leads Data Science at Halcyon (https://halcyon.eco). Before Greenwork, Sam worked as a surrogate speaker on his dad Tom Steyer's presidential campaign. Previously, he was Cofounder and the Head of Analytics at Station A, and he spent the earlier years of my career in data science roles in climatetech.
Building the next-generation electric vehicles at Olympian. Prior to Olympian Motors, Eren was working at Qualcomm, focused on autonomous driving, electric vehicles and satellites. Previously, Eren worked at multiple VC funds in New York and investment banks in Europe. He started his professional career at Ford Motors R&D department as an electrical engineer. He holds an MBA degree from Columbia University, and a BSc Degree in Electronics Engineering.
I am the co-founder and CSO of 1849 bio. I studied chemical engineering at KAIST and did my PhD at MIT in the Department of Biological Engineering. During my PhD, I developed core technology used in the world's first engineered probiotic that went into clinical trial. After completing PhD, I worked in deep biotech companies, developing microbial products that were administered to over 6M acres of farmland in the US (about the area of Belgium!).
Stuart is co-founder and CTO at Stralis Aircraft and is leading the development of their lightweight hydrogen electric propulsion system. Stuart started his career in engineering working on superconducting magnets for MRI and scientific applications. This multidisciplinary experience along with an MSci in Physics from University of Glasgow gave him the tools to tackle novel and interesting engineering problems that can impact the planet for the better.
I have a background in environmental studies (PhD @LMU, M.Sc., @TU Munich) and business (C-level consulting at Kearney, Audi). Before founding Pina Earth, I co-led the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) in Munich for the four years of my doctoral research. At CDTM, I taught entrepreneurship and was responsible for partnerships (with e.g. Siemens AI, Adidas) as well as recruiting. CDTM is also where I met my co-founder, Florian.
Developing biocatalysts using AI and genetic engineering for a carbon to X platform. We make chemicals from CO2 using fermentation.
