Nishu Lahoti

Nishu Lahoti is the Co-Founder and CEO of Encode Energy, Inc., a company based in Chicago that focuses on providing data-driven analytics to support the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs). Founded in July 2023, Encode Energy aims to assist decision-makers in optimizing EV infrastructure through machine learning tools that simplify complex decision-making processes related to charging station locations and energy demand management.123

Professional Background

Lahoti has over ten years of experience in various roles, including significant positions at Google, where he contributed to strategy and operations across multiple teams. His career includes:

• Co-Founder & CEO at Encode Energy, Inc. (2023 - Present)
• Founder / Principal at Nonlinear Labs (2022 - Present), focusing on data and corporate strategy.
• Senior Manager of Growth Strategy at R-Zero (2021 - 2022), where he developed systems for enterprise sales.
• Research Assistant at Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative (2020 - 2021), conducting research for city-specific challenges.
• Various roles at Google from 2013 to 2019, including Chief-of-Staff for a large organization and Program Manager for Google Fiber.134

Education

Lahoti holds a Master of Design Engineering from Harvard University (2019 - 2021) and a dual degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering and Business Administration from the University of Southern California (2008 - 2012).1

Skills and Interests

He is passionate about building data systems that enhance decision-making across organizations and has a strong background in strategy, operations, and growth management. His work at Encode Energy reflects a commitment to addressing climate change through innovative technology solutions.34