Jacob Susman
Founder at Cleantech Leaders Roundtable LLC
Profile
Jacob Susman is the founder of OwnEnergy, Inc. (founded in 2007), Ambient Fuels LLC (founded in 2021), and Cleantech Leaders Roundtable LLC (founded in 2017).
He was the Chief Executive Officer of OwnEnergy, Inc. from 2007 to 2015.
Currently, he is a Director at the American Wind Energy Association, a Board of Director at SolarKal LLC, a Director, Chief Operating & Financial Officer at Activate Permanent Capital Corp., an Advisor at The New York City Investment Fund Manager, Inc., and an Executive Advisory Board Member at Activate Capital Management LP.
He was a Vice President at EDF Renewables North America LLC from 2015 to 2019.
He held former positions as a Relationship Manager & Credit Analyst at Wells Fargo & Co. from 1997 to 1999, a Project Manager at The AES Corp.
from 1999 to 2002, an Associate at Goldman Sachs, Inc. from 2004 to 2007, a Director at The American Council On Renewable Energy, and a Director at American Clean Power Association.
Mr. Susman received an undergraduate degree from The University of Colorado and an MBA degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Jacob Susman active positions
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American Wind Energy Association
American Wind Energy Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is a national trade association representing the wind industry, which is the largest source of renewable energy in the United States. AWEA has 1,000 member companies and represents 120,000 jobs in the economy, with a nationwide workforce located across all 50 states. The non-profit company is based in Washington, and the CEO of the company is Tom Kiernan. The organization serves as a powerful voice for how wind works for its members, including leaders in wind power and energy development, turbine manufacturing, and component and service suppliers. AWEA hosts the Western Hemisphere's largest wind energy event, the AWEA Windpower Conference & Exhibition, which will be held in June 2021. The conference will be housed within CleanPower, the new exhibition hub for utility-scale renewable energy, bringing together wind power, solar power, and energy storage industries. | Director/Board Member | - |
Activate Permanent Capital Corp.
Activate Permanent Capital Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Activate Permanent Capital Corp. is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on March 16, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2021-02-28 |
Ambient Fuels LLC
Ambient Fuels LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Ambient Fuels LLC provides green hydrogen solutions for the decarbonization challenges. The company was founded by Jacob Susman and Alexandra Goldstein in 2021 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-08-31 |
Activate Capital Management LP
Activate Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Activate Capital Management LP (Activate Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Anup M Jacob, David Lincoln and Rajesh Atluru. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Consultant / Advisor | 2022-05-31 |
SolarKal LLC
SolarKal LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services SolarKal LLC is a company that transforms solar energy into more than just an energy source. The company is based in Somerville, MA. The company provides services that allow easy access to solar energy while delivering added capital and a pollution-free commitment to the environment. The company eliminates friction and confusion for organizations that want to switch to solar energy. The company was founded in 2015 by Neil Sharma and Yaniv Kalish, with Yaniv Kalish serving as the CEO since 2015. | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-30 |
The New York City Investment Fund Manager, Inc.
The New York City Investment Fund Manager, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The New York City Investment Fund Manager Inc. (The New York City Investment Fund Manager) is a venture capital firm founded by Henry Kravis in 1996. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States. | Consultant / Advisor | 2022-08-31 |
Cleantech Leaders Roundtable LLC | Founder | 2017-02-28 |
Former positions of Jacob Susman
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EDF Renewables North America LLC
EDF Renewables North America LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities EDF Renewables North America LLC is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy. The private company is based in San Diego, CA. The company delivers grid-scale power through wind, solar photovoltaic, and storage projects, as well as distribution-scale power through solar and storage. The company also offers asset optimization and onsite solutions through their PowerFlex subsidiary, which provides a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers. EDF Renewables' North American portfolio consists of 16 GW of developed projects and 13 GW under service contracts. The company is ultimately controlled by the Government of France. Tristan Grimbert has been the CEO of the company since 2004. | Private Equity Investor | 2019-05-31 |
OwnEnergy, Inc.
OwnEnergy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities OwnEnergy, Inc. operates as a renewable energy company that enables landowners and communities to build local wind farms. It develops mid-sized utility scale wind projects for commercial purposes, using utility scale wind turbines. The company was founded by Jacob Susman on November 2, 2007 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-07-31 |
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Training of Jacob Susman
The University of Colorado | Undergraduate Degree |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Listed companies | 2 |
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | Finance |
AES CORPORATION (THE) | Utilities |
Private companies | 12 |
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The New York City Investment Fund Manager, Inc.
The New York City Investment Fund Manager, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The New York City Investment Fund Manager Inc. (The New York City Investment Fund Manager) is a venture capital firm founded by Henry Kravis in 1996. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States. | Finance |
The American Council On Renewable Energy
The American Council On Renewable Energy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Council On Renewable Energy is a charitable organization that brings together finance, policy, and technology for the renewable energy sector. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Gregory H. Kats, Andrew L. Shapiro, and Hank Habicht. The CEO is Gregory Wetstone. | Commercial Services |
Goldman Sachs, Inc.
Goldman Sachs, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Goldman Sachs, Inc. provides investment and financial services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
OwnEnergy, Inc.
OwnEnergy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities OwnEnergy, Inc. operates as a renewable energy company that enables landowners and communities to build local wind farms. It develops mid-sized utility scale wind projects for commercial purposes, using utility scale wind turbines. The company was founded by Jacob Susman on November 2, 2007 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Utilities |
American Wind Energy Association
American Wind Energy Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is a national trade association representing the wind industry, which is the largest source of renewable energy in the United States. AWEA has 1,000 member companies and represents 120,000 jobs in the economy, with a nationwide workforce located across all 50 states. The non-profit company is based in Washington, and the CEO of the company is Tom Kiernan. The organization serves as a powerful voice for how wind works for its members, including leaders in wind power and energy development, turbine manufacturing, and component and service suppliers. AWEA hosts the Western Hemisphere's largest wind energy event, the AWEA Windpower Conference & Exhibition, which will be held in June 2021. The conference will be housed within CleanPower, the new exhibition hub for utility-scale renewable energy, bringing together wind power, solar power, and energy storage industries. | Commercial Services |
Activate Capital Management LP
Activate Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Activate Capital Management LP (Activate Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Anup M Jacob, David Lincoln and Rajesh Atluru. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
SolarKal LLC
SolarKal LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services SolarKal LLC is a company that transforms solar energy into more than just an energy source. The company is based in Somerville, MA. The company provides services that allow easy access to solar energy while delivering added capital and a pollution-free commitment to the environment. The company eliminates friction and confusion for organizations that want to switch to solar energy. The company was founded in 2015 by Neil Sharma and Yaniv Kalish, with Yaniv Kalish serving as the CEO since 2015. | Technology Services |
EDF Renewables North America LLC
EDF Renewables North America LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities EDF Renewables North America LLC is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy. The private company is based in San Diego, CA. The company delivers grid-scale power through wind, solar photovoltaic, and storage projects, as well as distribution-scale power through solar and storage. The company also offers asset optimization and onsite solutions through their PowerFlex subsidiary, which provides a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers. EDF Renewables' North American portfolio consists of 16 GW of developed projects and 13 GW under service contracts. The company is ultimately controlled by the Government of France. Tristan Grimbert has been the CEO of the company since 2004. | Utilities |
American Clean Power Association
American Clean Power Association Alternative Power GenerationUtilities The American Clean Power Association champions policies that aim to transform the power grid into a low-cost, reliable, and renewable power system. The private company is based in Washington. The CEOs of the American company are JC Sandberg and Jason Grumet. | Utilities |
Activate Permanent Capital Corp.
Activate Permanent Capital Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Activate Permanent Capital Corp. is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on March 16, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Ambient Fuels LLC
Ambient Fuels LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Ambient Fuels LLC provides green hydrogen solutions for the decarbonization challenges. The company was founded by Jacob Susman and Alexandra Goldstein in 2021 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Process Industries |
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