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    Jonah Greenberger

    Co-Founder at Bright, energy and technology expert

    Jonah Greenberger is the co-founder of Bright, a company that has become Mexico's leading distributed generation solar financier.1 He founded Bright in April 2014 and continues to serve as its leader.1

    Professional Background

    Greenberger's career in the energy sector began in 2008 when he worked briefly in marketing and product development at Bloom Energy.1 He then moved to Chevron, where he held the position of Director of Renewable Power from April 2009 to April 2014.12

    Education

    Jonah Greenberger has a strong educational background in engineering:

    • BS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University
    • MS in Energy Systems - Mechanical Engineering, also from Stanford University1

    He was also part of the W15 batch at Y Combinator in 2015.1

    Bright

    Under Greenberger's leadership, Bright has become a significant player in the solar energy market in developing countries, particularly in Mexico. The company:

    • Provides financing and software for residential solar installations
    • Enables local installers to offer cheaper electricity to homes with no upfront cost
    • Works with a network of project financiers, local installers, and distributors1

    Bright's investors include notable names such as First Round Capital, Y Combinator, Leonardo DiCaprio, and the founders of Sunrun and Tesla.1

    Other Roles

    In addition to his work at Bright, Greenberger has taken on other roles in the startup and investment ecosystem:

    • Part of First Round Capital's Angel Track Program (November 2021 - Present)
    • Scout at Kleiner Perkins (2020 - Present)1

    Greenberger's experience and vision in the renewable energy sector, particularly in developing markets, have positioned him as a notable figure in the industry.34

    Highlights

    Jul 30 · AlleyWatch
    The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 7/31/23 – AlleyWatch - AlleyWatch
    Jul 27 · Yahoo Finance
    Bright Raises $31.5M in Series C Funding to Expand Solar Power to Homes and Businesses Across Mexico - Yahoo Finance
    Bright Raises $31.5M in Series C Funding to Expand Solar Power to Homes and Businesses Across Mexico
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    Experience

    Co-Founder at Bright
    Director - Renewable Power at Chevron (April 2009 - April 2014), Angel Track at First Round Capital (November 2021 - Present), Scout at Kleiner Perkins (2020 - Present), Marketing/Product Development at Bloom Energy (2008)

    Education

    MS in Energy Systems - Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University; BS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University; W15 Batch from Y Combinator

    Location

    San Francisco, California, United States