James Geshwiler

Chief Strategy and Investment Officer
Catalyze

James brings 25 years of entrepreneurial, technology, finance, and energy expertise to renewable energy analytics. Previously, James spent 17 years exclusively building software companies as Managing Director of Converge Venture Partners, a Boston-based seed investment fund, and its predecessor, CommonAngels, an angel group comprised of leaders in the technology community. He previously worked at Cambridge Energy Research Associates and for the U.S. Department of Energy, at the latter managing a team of 30 senior scientists and engineers at the U.S. National Laboratories. Prior to that role, James was the Environment, Science & Technology Officer at the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Russian Affairs, handling a wide range of bilateral and multilateral programs, including climate change, non-proliferation, satellite launches, and the International Space Station Agreement. James earned his MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, a master’s degree from UCLA in political science, and a bachelor’s degree with highest honors from the University of Texas at Austin’s Plan II Liberal Arts Honors Program.

James Geshwiler’s Session(s):


3:15 pm–4:15 pm | Fri, March 31, 2023

Ensuring ROI: Investment Metrics & Strategies for Success

Whether you are a resident, community manager, real estate developer, or property owner - this is a must-attend session to understand how you can leverage EV charging to benefit you, your residents, and your property. Providing EV charging at your residential or commercial property will enable you to attract and retain residents, and maintain a competitive advantage in the real estate market. Join us for an in-depth session that will dive into the nuances of forecasting investment opportunities, implementing EV charging for multifamily and commercial properties, financing to ownership, future demand to legal considerations, and more.


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