Ken Alston

Ken Alston is an experienced professional with a background in investing in and growing startups and new technologies. Currently serving as a Director at New Energy Nexus, Ken has a rich blend of experiences ranging from working in the Obama Administration as a White House and Presidential Appointee at the U.S. Department of Energy to co-founding a software startup and being a part of Booz Allen Hamilton. Ken is a Stanford University alumnus, holding both an MBA and an MS.

Ken's specialties include strategy, investing, venture capital, climate technology, energy, transportation and mobility, finance, product development, business development, and policy. With a strong educational foundation from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and University of Virginia, Ken has established himself as a versatile professional in the field of technology and energy investments.

Throughout his career, Ken has been associated with various organizations such as The Climate Pledge Fund at Amazon, Greentown Labs, and New Energy Nexus in different capacities. He has held roles like Venture Investor, Director of Mobility & Energy Storage Investments, and Investment Manager showcasing his expertise in the areas of renewable energy, climate solutions, and sustainable investments. Ken has also contributed his strategic insights as a Special Advisor to the Secretary of Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy and as an intern at the White House in the National Economic Council.

Having a diverse professional journey that includes roles in strategy, business development, finance, and management consulting, Ken Alston exemplifies a seasoned professional in the fields of technology innovation and sustainable energy solutions.