Shaandiin Cedar
InvestorSenior Associate at Powerhouse
Oakland, California
Writes $150K – $350K checks · typically $250K
About
Shaandiin worked with utilities, developers, and corporate sustainability teams at Trellis (GreenBiz) and in the nonprofit sector on energy efficiency and renewables. She joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2021, handling sourcing, diligence, and post-investment support, and is a Diné (Navajo) tribal member and climate tech journalist.
Experience
- PowerhousePrincipal, Powerhouse Venturescurrent2025 — present
- PowerhouseSenior Associate, Powerhouse Ventures2023 — 2025
- PowerhouseAssociate, Powerhouse Ventures2021 — 2023
- Honnold FoundationBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
- ClimateVoiceBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- SHAEDBoard Observer2023 — 2026
- GreenBiz GroupContributing Writer2016 — 2023
- GreenBiz GroupSenior Account Executive2018 — 2019Oakland, California, United States
- GreenBiz GroupBusiness Development2018Oakland, CA
- GreenBiz GroupSales and Marketing2016 — 2018Oakland, CA
- NativesOutdoorsAmbassador2018 — 2023
- Rural Utah ProjectDigital Campaign Manager2020New Zealand
- On SabbaticalAdvocacy, Speaking, and Writing2020New Zealand
- ICAST (International Center for Appropriate & Sustainable Technology)Marketing2015 — 2016Lakewood, CO
- Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Building: Danish Energy AuthorityEnergy Analyst2013Copenhagen Area, Denmark
Skills & more
StartupsNonprofit OrganizationsNonprofit LeadershipSourcingDue DiligenceSeed CapitalBoard GovernanceVenture Capital1Climate Change1Clean Energy Technologies1Just TransitionClimate Equity
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MarketingSustainabilityResearchLeadershipSocial Media MarketingTeam LeadershipRenewable Energy SystemsBiofuelsSustainable EnergyEvent PlanningRenewable EnergySocial MediaLanguages Spanish
From Shaandiin's professional profile.
Colleagues at Powerhouse
Cameron Peterkin
Associate at Powerhouse
Catherine Good
Summer Graduate Associate at Powerhouse
Emily Kirsch
Founder and Managing Partner at Powerhouse
Eric Zhang
Operations Associate at Powerhouse
Gabe Cuadra
Principal at Powerhouse
Gabriel VanLoozen
Principal at Powerhouse
Jasmine Sorrells
Executive Assistant at Powerhouse
Joanne Tamayo
Summer Graduate Associate at Powerhouse
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Shaandiin Cedar?
- Shaandiin worked with utilities, developers, and corporate sustainability teams at Trellis (GreenBiz) and in the nonprofit sector on energy efficiency and renewables. She joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2021, handling sourcing, diligence, and post-investment support, and is a Diné (Navajo) tribal member and climate tech journalist.
- Where does Shaandiin Cedar work?
- Shaandiin Cedar is Senior Associate at Powerhouse.
- What check size does Shaandiin Cedar write?
- Shaandiin Cedar typically writes checks of $150K – $350K.
- Where did Shaandiin Cedar go to school?
- Shaandiin Cedar studied at University of Denver (BSBA, Marketing); Copenhagen Business School (International Business Negotiations); DIS Danish Institute for Study Abroad (Sustainability Studies, Energy).
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