Nicholas J. Peterson is a mechanical engineer and sustainability strategist from San Francisco, California, specializing in innovative ways to decrease humans' impact on the natural world while improving their quality of life. With a Master of Science from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, and experience in business and marketing, Nicholas has developed a keen ability to identify and implement sustainable solutions for organizations of all kinds. His specialties include sustainability strategy development, digitalization, mechanical engineering, and business development.

A former VC Fellow at Alchemist Accelerator, Nicholas has worked with companies like BASF, Guttmann & Blaevoet Consulting Engineers, and Gridtential Energy to drive sustainable innovation and decrease environmental impact. He has also served in operational development and marketing roles, and as a web design and robotics instructor.