CM

Charly Mwangi

Partner at Eclipse Ventures

Palo Alto, California

Overview 

Charly Mwangi is a seasoned executive in the automotive and manufacturing industry, currently serving as a Partner at Eclipse Ventures and previously holding leadership roles at Rivian and Tesla. With a background in Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System, he has successfully led teams in driving continuous improvement and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives throughout his career.

Work Experience 

EV

Eclipse Ventures

  • Partner

    2022 - Current

R

Rivian

  • Executive Vice President

    2020 - 2022

    Built and led the teams that build the machines that builds the machines.From an empty factory to launching 3 vehicles in 2 years !

Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.

Raised $20,928,250,000.00 from US Department of Energy.

rivian.com
C

CloudKitchens

  • VP Hardware Engineering

    2019 - 2020

CloudKitchens is a real estate company that provides smart kitchens for delivery-only restaurants.

Raised $1,250,000,000.00 from King Street Capital Management, Microsoft and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

cloudkitchens.com
T

Tesla

  • Senior Director, Engineering

    2012 - 2019

Tesla Motors is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.

Raised $19,374,213,101.00 from European Union, PennDOT, Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

tesla.com
NM

Nissan Motor Corporation

  • Manufacturing Engineering

    2006 - 2012

TM

Toyota Motor Corporation

  • Manufacturing Engineering Intern

    2003 - 2005

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