Consulting at the intersection of science & business to accelerate hard-tech climate startup growth    

 

Founder and CEO, Howard Branz, works in partnership with clients to find market value in promising scientific advances. Branz provides early-stage technology assessment and improvement to investors and startup ventures.  

Branz bring deep expertise and market perspective on renewable energy and other technologies critical to decarbonizing the energy supply, including solar, wind and geothermal energy, batteries, solar fuels, thermal energy and building retrofit for efficiency. His broad materials, device and energy systems expertise is augmented by a close network of colleagues who understand the latest technology and fast-developing energy technology markets.

Four years as Director of Science and Impact for Galvanize Climate Solutions (a billion dollar climate VC fund) means you can count on deep insight into what both investors and startups prioritize.

Dr. Branz partners to provide a wide
range of collaborative services:

 

Mentoring of Leaders

 

Growth Strategy

 

Scientific & Advisory Boards

R&D Prioritization

 

Technoeconomic Guidance

 

Scientific Guidance

Patent Strategy

 

Pitch Development

 

Critical Questions

Technical Analysis & Design

 

Crucial Connections

 

Investor Due Diligence

In Diverse Fields Including:

 

Solar Electricity & Fuels

Bio-electronics

Semiconductors

Wind Power

Batteries

Buildings & Windows

Thermoelectrics

Photonics

Optics

CHP Generators

Carbon Capture

Long-Duration Energy Storage

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Howard Branz, Ph.D.

Decades of experience in clean energy science and technology.

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