Andrew Scott Joiner 🌱

Experienced founder in energy and environmental sectors

Andrew Joiner is a prominent entrepreneur and founder of nvend, a startup focused on optimizing the bioeconomy by leveraging advanced analytics and AI software to streamline the development of biogas projects. Based in Durham, North Carolina, Joiner has a strong background in energy economics and public policy, having previously founded EnMass Energy, which aimed to enhance the logistics of waste-to-value supply chains before ceasing operations in 2023 due to market readiness issues.1 2

Professional Background

Joiner's career spans various roles in the energy and technology sectors:

Founder and CEO of EnMass Energy (2015 - 2023): Developed the first digital platform for optimizing waste-to-value operations.
Executive Director at 501Carbon (2013 - 2015): Launched a startup NGO focused on renewable energy project development in the US and Asia.
Consultant roles: Worked with the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the United Nations Environment Programme, focusing on energy policy and renewable energy initiatives.

Joiner holds a Master’s Degree in Energy Economics from Duke University and has also studied at Vermont Law School and UC Berkeley, further solidifying his expertise in energy law and policy.1 2 3

Current Endeavors

At nvend, Joiner is addressing the challenges faced by bioeconomy companies by providing real-time data and analytics through their flagship product, Nexus. This platform aims to improve project bankability and investment efficiency in biogas projects, responding to the need for better market intelligence in the renewable energy sector.2

Highlights

Apr 4 · grepbeat.com

Durham-based nvend Wants To Reduce The Wasting Of… Waste

Apr 25 · hyperscience.com

Hyperscience Appoints Andrew Joiner as CEO

Experience

Founder at Stealth Co

Founder and CEO at EnMass Energy (Jan 2015 - June 2023); Executive Director at 501Carbon (June 2013 - June 2015); Renewable Energy Consultant at UPM Environment Project Management, Ltd. Co. (March 2012 - June 2014)

Education

Master’s Degree in Energy Economics from Duke University (2012 - 2014); Energy Law and Policy at Vermont Law School (2010 - 2012); Business Certificate in International Finance from University of California, Berkeley (2009 - 2010); Bachelors of Arts in Public Policy Analysis from American University (2002 - 2006)