Craig Lawrence
InvestorPartner at Energy Transition Ventures
Austin, Texas
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Craig Lawrence pairs a technical background—including patents from portable fuel cells to office furniture—and leadership at IDEO’s energy practice to co-build companies focused on grid modernization and distributed energy resources.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation
Experience
- Energy Transition VenturesPartnercurrent2021 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
- Treverity, IncVice President Of Products2017 — 2020Austin, Texas, United States
- SunPower CorporationVP of Product and Marketing2012 — 2016Austin, Texas, United States
- SunEdisonGeneral Manager, Residential2010 — 2012Belmont, California, United States
- Accel PartnersInvestor2008 — 2010Palo Alto, California, United States
- IDEOPractice Lead1999 — 2008Palo Alto, California, United States
- GyrationResearch And Development Engineer1997 — 1999Saratoga, California, United States
- ENGINEERING DYNAMICS INCORPORATEDProject Engineer1990 — 1992San Antonio, Texas, United States
Skills & more
Engineering49Product Development54General ManagementProduct Management81Team Building3Corporate CultureDesign Thinking11Human Centered Design1New Business Development18Venture Capital13Start-ups68Management14
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Product DesignStrategyCleantechProgram ManagementSolar EnergyProduct MarketingEnergyEnergy EfficiencyLeadershipStrategic ThinkingCompetitive AnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipFrom Craig's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
OPowerSunRun
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Energy Transition Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Craig Lawrence?
- Craig Lawrence pairs a technical background—including patents from portable fuel cells to office furniture—and leadership at IDEO’s energy practice to co-build companies focused on grid modernization and distributed energy resources.
- Where does Craig Lawrence work?
- Craig Lawrence is Partner at Energy Transition Ventures.
- What does Craig Lawrence invest in?
- Craig Lawrence invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does Craig Lawrence write?
- Craig Lawrence typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What companies has Craig Lawrence invested in?
- Investments tracked here include OPower, SunRun.
- Where did Craig Lawrence go to school?
- Craig Lawrence studied at Stanford University (PhD, Mechanical Engineering); The University of Texas at Austin (BS, Mechanical Engineering).
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