Robert D. Poor

Problem Identifier and Solver

Energy Horizons Research · Los Angeles, California, United States

Present

Developing models to predict trends in renewable and incumbent energy systems, identifying roadblocks towards massively scalable renewable energy and hinting at solutions.

Operating Partner

Good Growth Capital · United States

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Good Growth Capital (GGC) is an early stage venture capital firm known for its exceptional expertise in finding, cultivating and assessing complex science and technology start-ups.

Chairman & Founder

Cool Energy Research · Los Angeles, CA

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There is a perfect storm brewing -- driven by advances in solar- and wind-generated energy, battery technology, electrification of vehicles and other technologies -- that is poised to dramatically change the way we generate and consume energy in the world. Cool Energy Research works with companies and organizations to accelerate the adoption of energy infrastructure and policies. We host The Cool Energy World Forum -- a community of technologists, entrepreneurs, investors and policy-makers -- to advance the world’s transformation to “cool” (non-thermal) energy. The Forum is where professionals share knowledge, ask questions, and not only predict the future of Cool Energy, but help create it.

Chairman of the Board

ViE Technologies · Greater San Diego Area

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ViE Technologies keeps industrial equipment running reliably by marrying the best of embedded sensor networks, long-range wireless networks and machine learning to create a platform that is easy to set up and easy to maintain.

Vp Marketing / Chief Science Officer

BlueDot / weMonitor · San Diego

Develop business strategy, market positioning and communications, publicity and products offerings for weMonitor. Identify and grow strategic partnerships. Guide engineering team in strategic technical decisions. Investigate and develop advanced technologies for future product lines.

Ceo / Founder

BlueDot

Designed “zero touch” energy assessment platform, combining web scraping and big data analytics. BlueDot predicts energy performance of commercial and residential buildings without on-site visits or hardware to expose systemic and operational inefficiencies. Built sales, marketing and technical team on shoestring budget. Sold technology to weMonitor.

Digital Scientist (Contractor)

BCG Digital Ventures · Manhattan Beach, CA

BCG Digital Ventures is a corporate investment and incubation firm. We invent, build and invest in startups with the world’s most influential companies. We share risk and invest alongside our corporate and startup partners via a range of collaborative options. Our Centers and Hatches are home to a diverse range of entrepreneurs, operators and investors who are building businesses, creating and expanding markets and developing new technologies that benefit millions of people across the globe. For further information, please visit www.bcgdv.com I focus on accelerating IP capture and innovation so we can provide the best results for our clients.

Principal

NBT Ventures

Launched consultancy focused on Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks and data analytics. Created business models, executive level briefs and proof-of-concept prototypes for clients.

Co-Founder and Cto

Ember Corporation (acquired by Silicon Labs)

Created first practical commercial platform for Internet of Things by co-founding Ember, a fabless semiconductor company that became leading supplier of ZigBee-based chips and software. Initial technology based on research conducted at MIT for Doctorate thesis.

Founding Chairman

WINA (Wireless Industrial Network Alliance)

Formed "WINA"​ -- the Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance -- to promote the adoption of robust, effective wireless communication in industrial applications in order to realize efficiencies and increase safety of industrial processes.

Chair 802.15.4b Standards Body

IEEE

Led committee of 20+ technical experts in developing standards in support of ZigBee wireless networking platform, now internationally accepted as basis for Internet Of Things. Earned “fast track” approval of final specification.