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Mike Miskovsky

Investor

Former Venture Partner at Obvious Ventures

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

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About

Mike Miskovsky is a climate-tech executive with experience leading solar and electric vehicle companies through growth and exit. He served as CEO of Zep Solar, growing the company from 15 to 80 employees and $120 million in run-rate revenue before negotiating its $160 million sale to SolarCity in 2013, and currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Ojjo, which develops foundation systems for utility-scale solar projects. He co-founded battery modularization company Inevit with Tesla Motors founding CEO Martin Eberhard, which sold to SF Motors for $33 million in 2017, and subsequently founded Tiveni to develop EV battery module systems before selling the company's intellectual property to American Battery Solutions in 2022.

Experience

  1. Pegasus SolarBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
  2. VesprSolar, Inc.Executive Chairmancurrent2021 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  3. Ojjo, acq. Nextracker (NASDAQ: NXT)Founder, Chairman & CEO2018 — 2024San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Tiveni, Inc.CEO2018 — 2022Redwood City, California, United States
  5. Sighten, Inc.Board Member2017 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  6. INEVIT, acq. SF MotorsFounder, CEO2016 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  7. Obvious VenturesVenture Advisor2016San Francisco Bay Area
  8. QBotix, Inc.CEO2014 — 2015Menlo Park, California, United States
  9. SolarCityCEO, Zep Solar2013 — 2014San Rafael, California, United States
  10. Zep SolarCEO2010 — 2014San Rafael, California, United States
  11. Canadian Solar Inc.President & GM, Canadian Solar (USA)2009 — 2010San Ramon, California, United States
  12. CleanSource PowerFounder, CEO2006 — 2009San Francisco Bay Area
  13. Reva SystemsVP, Channels & Business Development2005 — 2007Greater Boston
  14. AvakiVice President, Business Development2001 — 2005Greater Boston
  15. Lipstream NetworksVP Sales & Business Development1999 — 2001Cupertino, California, United States
  16. AutodeskDirector1994 — 1999San Rafael, California, United States
  17. Sports IllustratedFounder and Director, SI Television1990 — 1994New York, New York, United States
  18. Bank of Montreal/Harris BankBanking Officer/Territory Lead1985 — 1988New York, New York, United States

Skills & more

Business DevelopmentStrategic Partnerships43Sales12Marketing19Solar EnergyCleantech89Renewable Energy98PhotovoltaicsStart-upsEnergy55New Business Development26Manufacturing7
+8 moreContract NegotiationEntrepreneurshipStrategySolar PVLeadershipMergers & AcquisitionsVenture CapitalInternational Business

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Pegasus SolarBoard seat

via Obvious Ventures · filed Sep 2017 · $8.6M raise

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Miskovsky?
Mike Miskovsky is a climate-tech executive with experience leading solar and electric vehicle companies through growth and exit. He served as CEO of Zep Solar, growing the company from 15 to 80 employees and $120 million in run-rate revenue before negotiating its $160 million sale to SolarCity in 2013, and currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Ojjo, which develops foundation systems for utility-scale solar projects. He co-founded battery modularization company Inevit with Tesla Motors founding CEO Martin Eberhard, which sold to SF Motors for $33 million in 2017, and subsequently founded Tiveni to develop EV battery module systems before selling the company's intellectual property to American Battery Solutions in 2022.
What check size does Mike Miskovsky write?
Mike Miskovsky typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
What boards does Mike Miskovsky sit on?
Mike Miskovsky holds tracked board seats at Pegasus Solar.
Where did Mike Miskovsky go to school?
Mike Miskovsky studied at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth (MBA, Business Administration and Management, General); Princeton University; Saint Louis Abbey/Saint Louis Priory School.

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