Alex Shoer
Managing Partner at GridVest
Alex Shoer
Managing Partner at GridVest
Sausalito, California
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2023 - Current
GridVest is a distributor and financier of commercial-scale Microgrid and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). We source tier-1 battery systems for developers, EPCs, installers and end-users. GridVest offers competitive pricing and favorable payment terms, even to entities with limited credit history. Orders can be placed for as little as 10% down. GridVest is investing in a clean and resilient future by making battery storage equipment more accessible.
Co-founder and CEO
2013
Seeder is a renewable energy advisor that helps large corporations with factories in Asia to set renewable energy strategies and power their operations with clean energy. Seeder was the first to successfully structure rooftop solar PPAs in China for commercial and industrial customers and offers services such as RFP Management, on-site engineering, and renewable energy sourcing. Try our solar calculator to see how much you can save: http://seederenergy.com/solar
Venture Partner
2021
Working with Elevation Ventures and portfolio companies on fundraising, startup sourcing, due diligence, and business coaching. Elevation Ventures grew out of a partnership between Octane Orange County and Sustain SoCal and their mission is to fight climate change by helping new climate tech ventures advance through early-stage growth. They invest in Seed and Series A stages with check sizes from $500k to $3m. Elevation takes an active role in helping companies get to large-scale commercialization as quickly as possible and provides additional support through Octane's Launchpad accelerator and the Sustain SoCal mentor networks.
Startup Coach
2022
Coaching and advising 5-10 climate tech startups through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Launchpad Accelerator, focusing on fundraising strategy, investor pitch coaching, and brainstorming solutions to business challenges. For startups looking to learn more about the program or to apply, go here: (https://octaneoc.org/launchpad/)
Advisor
2021
Active Member of the Advisory Board to the Management Team. Qnetic is enabling the transition to more wind and solar by developing the most cost-effective utility-scale energy storage with the largest flywheel ever designed, to store energy for 4-12 hours.
Climate Policy Fellow
2022 - 2022
Selected as one of 15 fellows for the inaugural climate policy cohort of the Aspen Institute's Tech Policy Hub Fellowship program. The 10-week fellowship trains climate-focused engineers, scientists, and technologists in the policymaking process through a 4-week policy boot camp and a final project that includes creating climate policy outputs.
Senior Director of Enterprise Marketing Strategy, Global
2020 - 2021
Lead WeWork's marketing to enterprise (B2B) and commercial real estate brokers. Helped to evolve the brand from co-working into an enterprise-focused flexible real estate platform where more than half of all members were enterprises.
Director of Partnerships & Channel Sales Strategy
2020 - 2020
Implemented new verticals and partnerships to expand WeWork's business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Led a ten part webinar series that engaged more than 10k business decision-makers, launched a $2m grant for Black-owned businesses and oversaw the WeWork For Good program giving $3.6m+ worth of free space to 144 non-profits working on COVID related issues.
Head of Enterprise Strategy, APAC
2018 - 2020
Created and executed WeWork's go-to-market strategy for the enterprise business in China and Asia-Pacific (ten markets in total). Identified the best sub-markets, localized WeWork's products and implemented marketing and sales initiatives that resulted in more than 100% growth in revenue YoY.
Business Development & Market Specialist
2018 - 2018
Identified partners, investors, and suppliers and facilitated meetings and introductions for Makani, a wind energy powered kite backed by Google-X and Shell Oil.
Co-Founder & Managing Director
2011 - 2013
Started e8 Resources to bring high-potential clean technologies to the market in China. Performed market research, facilitated local investment and distributed the technologies to maximize impact and adoption. e8 also supported environmentally-focused startups such as Seeder Clean Energy, App Jamm, Original Life and Green Initiatives.
Senior Associate, Structured Products
2009 - 2011
Worked in a highly leveraged group at the bank during the most volatile market in history. Managed risk and reduced exposure on a $50+ billion dollar stable value fund and oversaw the servicing of a $1.5 billion municipal bond credit enhancement portfolio for CALPERS.