Rodi Guidero

Executive Director, Breakthrough Energy at Breakthrough Energy

Kirkland, Washington

Overview

Rodi Guidero is the Executive Director of Breakthrough Energy and Managing Partner at Breakthrough Energy Ventures, with a background in venture capital, private equity, and start-ups. He has held leadership roles at Gates Ventures, Kymeta Corporation, and BMGI, demonstrating expertise in strategic investments and directing investments. Guidero's career highlights include serving as Managing Director at Gates Ventures and Principal-Directed Investments at BMGI, showcasing his experience in venture financing and mergers within the EnergyTech and ClimateTech sectors.

Work Experience

Breakthrough Energy

Executive Director, Breakthrough Energy
2022 - Current
Breakthrough Energy helps drive the policy, market, and technological changes required for a clean energy transition.
Managing Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures
2016
Founded by Bill Gates and backed by many of the world’s top business leaders, BEV has raised more than $2 billion in committed capital to support cutting-edge companies that are leading the world to net-zero emissions. BEV is a purpose-built investment firm that is seeking to invest, launch, and scale global companies that will eliminate GHG emissions throughout the economy as soon as possible. BEV seeks true breakthroughs and is committed to supporting these entrepreneurs and companies by bringing to bear a unique combination of technical, operational, market, and policy expertise. BEV is a part of Breakthrough Energy, a network of investment vehicles, philanthropic programs, policy advocacy, and other activities committed to scaling the technologies we need to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.