Sophia Wennstedt

Sophia Wennstedt is the Cofounder and CEO of Blip Energy, a company focused on redefining home batteries and making energy storage more accessible.1 She is passionate about climate justice and energy equity, and has been recognized as part of Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Energy category.1

Background and Education

Sophia holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Science, with a focus on Mechanical and Material Science from Harvard University.1 She later pursued an MBA and MDSI (Master of Design Innovation) from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and Segal Design Institute.1

Professional Experience

Before founding Blip Energy, Sophia's career path included:

• Mechanical Engineering roles at iRobot, where she started as an intern and progressed to Project Manager (Design and UX)1
• Product Manager at Tesla1
• Entrepreneurial Fellow at Exelon1

Blip Energy

At Blip Energy, Sophia is working on developing a home battery that is accessible and functional for anyone in any type of home.1 The company's goal is to add millions of otherwise-inaccessible homes to the smart grid network by designing their product to work without typical installation constraints.1

Passion and Involvement

Sophia is actively involved in STEM education outreach and is committed to finding new ways to manage energy demand.1 Her mission is to ensure that energy stability becomes an option for everyone, not just those who can afford luxury systems.1