Mehdi Hasan

Mehdi Hasan is the Founder and CEO of BrightSolar Capital, a company specializing in solar energy financing. He has extensive experience in finance, engineering, and the solar industry, which he brings to his leadership role at BrightSolar.

Professional Background

• Previous Roles: Before founding BrightSolar Capital in May 2014, Hasan served as the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at Menlo Capital Group, a global investment firm based in San Francisco. He also held positions as Chief Investment Officer and board member at a solar development and EPC company in Southern California. His earlier experience includes roles in cleantech investment banking and private equity, where he was involved in over $150 million in cleantech venture investments.12
• Career Start: Mehdi began his career in the semiconductor industry, working as a Design Engineer for Intel and Cirrus Logic. He transitioned into finance after obtaining his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he specialized in Finance and Accounting.12

Education

• MBA: University of Chicago (Booth)
• M.S.: Computer Engineering
• B.S.: Electrical and Computer Engineering, both from The University of Texas at Austin.1

Hasan's diverse background combines technical expertise with financial acumen, positioning him as a key figure in the solar energy sector.