Executive Officer, Director at Zap Energy

Where does Brian Nelson work?

Brian Nelson is Distinguished Technology Fellow & Cofounder of Zap Energy.

What companies did Brian Nelson found?

Brian Nelson founded Zap Energy.

Where did Brian Nelson go to school?

Brian Nelson studied at University of Wisconsin-Madison (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics); University of Wisconsin-Madison (Master of Science - MS, Nuclear Engineering); University of Iowa (Bachelor's of Science, Electrical Engineering).

Brian Nelson

Founder

Distinguished Technology Fellow & Cofounder at Zap Energy

Everett, Washington, United States

FoundedZap Energy

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AdditionNew York · $1M – $500M checks Breakthrough Energy VenturesBoston · $500K – $50M checks DCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M checks Emerson Collective InvestingPalo Alto · $100K – $1M checks Energy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M checks Fourth RealmMenlo Park LeitmotifPalo Alto Lowercarbon CapitalLos Angeles · $100K – $5M checks · since 2024 Valor Equity PartnersChicago

Co-founders at Zap Energy

Benjamin ConwayExecutive Officer, Director

Uri ShumlakChief Scientist & Cofounder

Benj ConwayPresident & Cofounder

Experience

Zap EnergyChief Technology Officercurrent2019 — present
University of WashingtonResearch Professor Emeritus1987 — 2019Electrical and Computer Engineering

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brian Nelson?: Executive Officer, Director at Zap Energy
Where does Brian Nelson work?: Brian Nelson is Distinguished Technology Fellow & Cofounder of Zap Energy.
What companies did Brian Nelson found?: Brian Nelson founded Zap Energy.
Where did Brian Nelson go to school?: Brian Nelson studied at University of Wisconsin-Madison (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics); University of Wisconsin-Madison (Master of Science - MS, Nuclear Engineering); University of Iowa (Bachelor's of Science, Electrical Engineering).

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Matt TrevithickPartner at DCVC (Data Collective)Benj ConwayFounder at Zap Energy

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