Yi Jean Chow

Investment Principal

2022 - Current

If you're an early-stage climate founder in the Seattle Area, feel free to find some time in my Calendar here: https://calendly.com/ychow-cev/seattle-climate-founders

Investment Principal at Future Energy Ventures

2019 - 2022

Future Energy Ventures is the venture investing team of E.On and innogy, investing in start-ups working in energy, new mobility, climate tech, smart cities, construction tech and proptech. Board member/observer at Virta, T-REX, Raiven, ME SolShare, Cryptowerk, Waycare, Mojio, Keewi, Bootstrap Labs. https://www.fev.vc/

Board Director

2021 - 2022

Board Member

2020 - 2022

Board Member

2020 - 2022

Investment Principal

2019 - 2022

Head of Product (Blockchain / Energy)

2018 - 2019

Verv is an energy start-up using AI, machine learning, and blockchain to develop a customer-focused smart home system. Develop product and market strategy through engaging with clients, industry stakeholders, academia, and regulators. Engage with government, regulators and industry partners to facilitate and enable peer-to-peer energy trading in the UK. Panellist and presenter at energy and blockchain conferences; Worked on business development, establishing industry partnerships, and raising Series A investment.

Associate

2016 - 2018

Provide strategic recommendations and commercial due diligence for FTSE100 companies, Private Equity, Venture Capital and Family Offices, informing mid to long-term competitive strategy, and buy-side and sell-side M&A. Develop market sizing and revenue forecast models; provide analysis of public datasets and client databases; conduct competitor and market research using interview campaigns, surveys, secondary research.

Consultant

2015 - 2016

Work closely with clients to implement data-driven operational improvement projects, resulting in cost reduction and long-term process improvement. Design and deliver change management projects for public organisations and private companies.

Energy Analyst

2013 - 2014

Conduct field research and studies on building energy efficiency in compliance with New York City law. Use building modelling software to provide quantified recommendations for improving energy use and efficiency.