Powerhive is a technology venture founded in 2011 developing innovative energy solutions for emerging markets, enabling energy access and productive use for thousands of off-grid households and businesses. Now, leveraging over a decade of leadership in the mini-grid industry, Powerhive has pioneered and proven electric mobility solutions for all of Africa. We are headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
Peter Frykman is an internationally recognized entrepreneur with 15 years building high impact teams and hardware technology within frontier markets. BS & MS Mechanical Engineering Stanford University.
Austin Harris is a seasoned executive with 14 years of experience in East Africa’s renewable energy and financial sectors. With an MBA from the University of Oxford, Austin is committed to fostering sustainable development in emerging markets.
Chris is an entrepreneur and recognized pioneer of consumer renewable energy product and services. During the last 15 years he has delivered renewable energy to more than two million people.
Chris is an entrepreneur and recognized pioneer of consumer renewable energy product and services. During the last 15 years he has delivered renewable energy to more than two million people.
Currently, Mr. John Lefebvre serves as CEO of Cynergy Global LLC, a consulting and development company focused on renewable energy globally. He has developed over 1,200 MW of Solar PV projects.
Danny Kennedy is co-founder of Sungevity, Inc. and leads the company’s global business development activities. He helped create the Sungevity.org program, an integral component of the company’s Solar Social strategy that has raised over $1.5 million for Sungevity’s non-profit partners.
As Managing Director of Prelude Ventures, Tim builds on over 25 years of venture capital investing experience working with talented entrepreneurs who want to change the world.
Leonardo DiCaprio, award-winning actor, producer and activist, is well known for his dedication to protecting our environment on a global scale.
Rt Hon Lord Barker of Battle PC served as UK Minister of State for Energy & Climate Change from 2010 to 2014. He presided over the largest ever expansion of UK clean energy, seeing the percentage of renewable electricity on the grid rise from 6% to 18%.