About
Daniel Betts is the founder and CEO of Blue Frontier, which develops energy-efficient, sustainable air conditioning technology. He has more than 20 years of experience in advanced energy technology across product development, industrial R&D, and academic research. Betts holds a PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida and an MBA from George Washington University, with expertise in thermal systems, energy economics, power generation, and HVAC.
Invests in
CleantechEnergy
Experience
- Blue Frontier, Inc.CEO and Board Membercurrent2017 — presentMiami/Fort Lauderdale Area
- Front End Analytics (FEA)Director Of Innovationcurrent2017 — presentParkland, FL
- Betts ConsultingPresidentcurrent2017 — presentMiami/Fort Lauderdale Area
- Be Power Tech, Inc.CEO/CTO, Founder, Inventor, Board of Directors Member2013 — 2017Deerfield Beach, Florida
- EnerFuel, Inc.President2012 — 2013West Palm Beach, Florida Area
- EnerFuel, Inc.Director of Business Affairs2009 — 2012
- EnerFuel, Inc.Principal Engineer / Executive Manager / Engineering Manager2004 — 2009
- University of FloridaGraduate Research Assistant2001 — 2004
- Energy PartnersSystems Engineer2000 — 2001
- IRHE - Panama Central Utility Control Center (Institute of Hydraulic Resources and Electrification)Special Services - R&D1997Panama
Skills & more
Strategy29Management23Leadership22Strategic Planning18Product Development95Engineering84Fuel Cells83Renewable Energy72Engineering Management48Mechanical Engineering45R&D48Energy41
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Start-upsProject ManagementBusiness StrategySolar EnergyProgram ManagementElectric VehiclesAlternative FuelsAlternative EnergySolidworksLabviewManufacturingSustainable EnergyLanguages English · Portuguese · Spanish
- EIT — Florida Board of Professional Engineers
From Daniel's professional profile.
Colleagues at Avila
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Daniel Betts?
- Daniel Betts is the founder and CEO of Blue Frontier, which develops energy-efficient, sustainable air conditioning technology. He has more than 20 years of experience in advanced energy technology across product development, industrial R&D, and academic research. Betts holds a PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida and an MBA from George Washington University, with expertise in thermal systems, energy economics, power generation, and HVAC.
- Where does Daniel Betts work?
- Daniel Betts is Technical Advisor at Avila.
- What does Daniel Betts invest in?
- Daniel Betts invests in Cleantech, Energy.
- Where did Daniel Betts go to school?
- Daniel Betts studied at University of Florida (PhD, Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Sciences); University of Florida - Warrington College of Business (MBA, Executive Business Administration); University of Florida (MS, Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Sciences).
Founder mafias
University of Florida mafia35
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Andrew ScheuermannDual bachelors in Chemistry (B.S.) and Economics (B.A.)Founded Arch Systems +1Aaron KemmerCommunications & Leadership DevelopmentFounded MAX SPACE +1Gordon Hirsch WilsonStatistics and MathematicsFounded Rain AI +1Dr. John L Evans JrBAFounded Promising PeopleDavid KoleskyB.SFounded Montai TherapeuticsThomas BallBSFounded Next Coast Ventures
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The George Washington University mafia28
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kevin MandiaMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded Mandiant +1Tom CorteseBAFounded Peloton Interactive +1Kam GhaffarianMaster's degreeFounded Quantum Space +1Jeffrey ChangBSFounded Doblet +1Rodger BermanMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded The Zoe Report +1Zach CollinsBachelor of Science - BSFounded Cavalry Biosciences
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Avila mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Florida151
Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at BenchmarkLauren HolsingerChief Of Staff at March Capital PartnersAndrea EchstenkamperVP of Marketing at HeavybitAmy KalokerinosInvestor at Khosla VenturesBrendon SchmidtPrincipal & Head of Business Development at Sierra VenturesDavid CorreaChief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Marlin Equity Partners
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Also attended University of Florida - Warrington College of Business32
Andrea EchstenkamperVP of Marketing at HeavybitAdam D'AugelliInvestor at True VenturesThomas DelplanqueRegulatory Director at Hummingbird VenturesJames HuffCo-Founder & Managing Partner at ClearSkyOwen SantosAnalyst at ClearSkyTanner RogersInvestor at LegalTech
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Also attended The George Washington University186
RustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesDonna HoyleVice President & Controller at RevolutionMathew KayeAccounting Manager at RevolutionMeghan FahyDirector of Marketing at GreycroftMaurice RussoInvestor at Lerer HippeauZach CollinsPartner at Mission Biocapital
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Also attended Walter Johnson High School3
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Shared employers
Also worked at Blue Frontier, Inc.5
Also worked at University of Florida26
Lauren HolsingerChief Of Staff at March Capital PartnersAdam D'AugelliInvestor at True VenturesBrendon SchmidtPrincipal & Head of Business Development at Sierra VenturesDavid KoleskyPrincipal at MPM BioImpactAndrew ScheuermannInvestor at Inception Studio CapitalKayla PhillipsSenior Investment Principal at Hivemind Capital Partners
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