James Bickford

James Bickford is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in the energy industry, specializing in sales and marketing.

He graduated from Bellarmine Prep for high school and then pursued his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering as part of the University Honors Program at Santa Clara University, where he also studied English.

Throughout his career, James held key positions in various organizations, including serving as the Head of N. America Residential Energy Product Sales at Tesla.

Prior to his role at Tesla, he gained valuable experience as the Director of Channel Sales at Sunverge Energy, Inc., Director OEM Channel at Tigo Energy, Director Asia Pacific at Tigo Energy, and as the North American Sales Manager at Tigo Energy.

James also co-founded Valence Energy and started his career as a Product Marketing Intern at Cypress Semiconductor, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the industry.

His expertise lies in sales, marketing, and strategic leadership within the energy sector, making him a valuable asset in driving business growth and innovation.