About
Pete von Behrens is Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Rondo Energy, a company focused on thermal energy storage. He previously co-founded GlassPoint Solar, where he served as chief technology officer and oversaw product strategy and technology development through megawatt-scale deployment. He holds 28 U.S. patents in areas including energy storage and solar steam generation, and served in the United States Air Force supervising aerospace maintenance teams for U2-S reconnaissance aircraft across three continents.
Founder at Rondo
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Co-founders at Rondo
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John O'DonnellCo-founder & CEO
Experience
- Rondo EnergyChief Technology Officercurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- GlassPoint SolarCo-Founder and Chief Technology Officer2008 — 2019Fremont, CA
- Alternative Motion SolutionsFounder and CEO2006 — 2008San Francisco Bay Area
- Elliptec Resonant Actuator, AGPrinciple Engineer2005 — 2006Dortmund, Germany
- NanoMuscle IncPrincipal Engineer2000 — 2004San Francisco Bay Area
- US Air ForceStaff Sergeant1995 — 1999
Skills & more
Strategic Planning2ManagementLeadership1StrategyTeam Leadership1R&D4Engineering15Product Development14Engineering Management9Manufacturing8Renewable Energy7Solar Energy7
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Pete von Behrens?
- Pete von Behrens is Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Rondo Energy, a company focused on thermal energy storage. He previously co-founded GlassPoint Solar, where he served as chief technology officer and oversaw product strategy and technology development through megawatt-scale deployment. He holds 28 U.S. patents in areas including energy storage and solar steam generation, and served in the United States Air Force supervising aerospace maintenance teams for U2-S reconnaissance aircraft across three continents.
- Where does Pete von Behrens work?
- Pete von Behrens is Founder of Rondo.
- What companies did Pete von Behrens found?
- Pete von Behrens founded Rondo.
- Where did Pete von Behrens go to school?
- Pete von Behrens studied at Whitman College; Community College of the Air Force.
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