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Kristian Bodek

Investor

Managing Director at National Grid Partners

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Kristian Bodek pairs technical depth—co‑author of MIT research on transportation decarbonization cited in policy analyses for over a decade—with a rare VC dual role overseeing direct deals and LP commitments.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnergy

Experience

  1. National Grid PartnersDirector, Investmentscurrent2016 — presentWaltham, MA
  2. APERIOInvestor, Board Directorcurrent2025 — present
  3. LeapInvestor, Board Observercurrent2026 — present
  4. Finite StateBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  5. SitetrackerBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  6. VEIRInvestor, Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  7. UrbintInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  8. CapturaInvestor, Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  9. LineVisionInvestor, Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  10. TranscendInvestor, Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  11. ViridiInvestor, Board Observercurrent2021 — present
  12. Copper LabsInvestor, Board Director2024
  13. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow (Class 26)2021 — 2023
  14. IHS MarkitDirector, North American Power and Renewables2012 — 2016Cambridge, MA
  15. IHS MarkitChair, CERAWeek Energy Innovation Pioneers2011 — 2016Cambridge, MA
  16. IHS MarkitAssociate Director, North American Power2009 — 2012Cambridge, MA
  17. IHS MarkitAssociate, North American Power2008 — 2009Cambridge, MA
  18. MIT Energy InitiativeResearch Assistant, Before a Hydrogen Economy Consortium2007 — 2008Cambridge, MA
  19. MIT Energy InitiativeResearch Assistant, Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emission Control Consortium2005 — 2007Cambridge, MA
  20. The ModernsBusiness Manager2004 — 2005New York, NY

Education

  1. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyM.S., Mechanical Engineering
  2. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyM.S., Technology and Policy Program
  3. Harvard UniversityCourse in Project Finance
  4. Bates CollegeB.S., Physics

Skills & more

Energy22Energy Efficiency9Energy Policy19Renewable Energy27Cleantech3Electricity Markets3Financial Modeling4Natural Gas4Climate Change3Market Analysis2Electric Power2Policy Analysis3
+8 moreQuantitative ResearchManagement ConsultingGovernmentProduct ManagementProgram ManagementStrategyManagementStrategic Planning

Languages English · German

  • LEED AP Building Design + ConstructionU.S. Green Building Council

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