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Zanskar's investors · 15
Azolla VenturesCambridgeBessemer Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $5M – $100M checks · since 2026Clearvision VenturesMenlo Park · $1M – $25M checksFirst Star VenturesCambridge · $100K – $1M checksGVP ClimateNew YorkLowercarbon CapitalLos Angeles · $100K – $5M checks · since 2026Munich Re VenturesSan FranciscoObvious VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $6M checks · since 2026Prime Impact FundCambridge · $1M – $4M checksSafar PartnersCambridgeSpring Lane CapitalMontreal · since 2026Union Square Ventures (USV)New York · $1M – $8M checks · since 2026UP PartnersSanta Monica · $1M – $10M checksXplorer CapitalMenlo ParkZeropearl VC$100K – $500K checks · since 2025
Co-founders at Zanskar
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Carl HoilandFounder & CEO
Experience
- Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc.CTO, Co-Foundercurrent2019 — presentSalt Lake City Metropolitan Area
- ActivateEntrepreneurial Research Fellow at Cyclotron Road2020 — 2022
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)Graduate Student Researcher2016 — 2018Santa Cruz, CA
Skills & more
Analysis1Structural Geology5Earth Science28Geology18Geophysics5Field Work10Energy1GeothermalStratigraphy2Sedimentology1Data MappingPetroleum Geology1
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Geological MappingGeochemistryArcGISGISSequence StratigraphyModelingRenewable EnergyFrom Joel's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Joel Edwards?
- Founder at Zanskar
- Where does Joel Edwards work?
- Joel Edwards is Founder of Zanskar.
- What companies did Joel Edwards found?
- Joel Edwards founded Zanskar.
- Where did Joel Edwards go to school?
- Joel Edwards studied at University of California, Santa Cruz (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Earth Science); University of Nevada, Reno (Master of Science (M.S.), Geology); Brigham Young University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Geology).
Founder mafias
Brigham Young University mafia210
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kurt AvarellMastersFounded Ember +3Matt MosmanMBAFounded Unifi Software +1Allan YoungPolitical Science & EconomicsFounded Pavo-IoT +1Josh JamesDropped Out--1 semester leftFounded Omniture +1Jordan MonroeBusiness ManagementFounded Owletbabycare +1Michael WaiteBachelor’s DegreeFounded Madeira Security +1
University of California, Santa Cruz mafia88
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of Nevada, Reno mafia15
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Eren OzmenMBAFounded Sierra SpaceMichael WeilandMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded GovlySatchel HirshBachelor of Applied Science - BAScFounded FormlDylan StoneBachelor of Science - BSFounded UnravelJohn MatthewsBachelor of Science - BSFounded Marketing EvolutionFatih OzmenM.S.Founded Sierra Space
Same school
Also attended University of California, Santa Cruz186
Daniela AmodeiCo-founder & President of AnthropicNeha JewalikarDirector of Communications at Scale Venture PartnersChristine SamsAssistant Controller at Crosslink CapitalAnne FoorInvestor at Khosla VenturesNoor NijjerHead of Investor Relations at Sierra VenturesJohn BurkeCo-Founder, Managing Partner at PROOF
+ 180 more
Also attended University of Nevada, Reno43
Nick RoelofsVenture Partner at ScietyRiddhi KhinchaSenior Analyst at CVS Health VenturesJack DaileyFund Controller at HeadlineRafik AmraniAssociate at Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)Lisa RosenFund Controller at S2G InvestmentsNikul BhattSenior Partner at KFC Ventures
+ 37 more
Also attended Brigham Young University506
Jen ArdManaging Director, Head of Investment Operations at Intel CapitalNathan MickelsenVice President of Tax at RevolutionJohn SabinChief Financial Officer; President, Revolution Places at RevolutionDiogo MyrrhaPartner at Peak VenturesSid KrommenhoekPartner at AlbumCameron McGinnInvestor at Greycroft
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Shared employers
Also worked at Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc.10
Albert WengerUnion Square Ventures partner, technology investor, and author of The World After CapitalMason VictorsInvestor at EPIC VENTURESAndrew BeebeManaging Director at Obvious VenturesDrew VolpeFounding Partner at First Star VenturesTeddyInvestor at First Star VenturesThomas EnglisSenior Associate at Clearvision Ventures
+ 4 more
Also worked at Activate55
Joshua PosamentierManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Congruent VenturesRandy AllenCompany Building Partner at Material ImpactIlan GurCEO, ARIA; Co-founder, Activate at ISVPauliina MeskanenInvestor at Great Wave VenturesCristina EscodaManaging Partner at Tachyon VenturesKrish MehtaFellow at LifeX Ventures
+ 49 more
Also worked at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)10
Daniel AlvarezData Science Lead at UNICEF Innovation FundJoseph WingbermuehleFounder at Well PrincipledTravis AddairCo-Founder & CTO at graphicJack NorbeckFounder at Fervo EnergyJeremy FloydCEO and President at LirioDavid CerasaleSenior Vice President of the Issuer at Westland Resources
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