Richard Park is at the forefront of global energy innovation, helping bring next-generation battery technologies from concept to mass production in Silicon Valley.

With a Ph.D. in Materials Science from MIT, his research into solid-state lithium batteries for electric vehicles put him on the map as a rising leader in energy storage. He’s since worked on both sides of the innovation table—investing in hard-tech startups at Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Rhapsody Venture Partners, and now driving large-scale product development and manufacturing for advanced battery systems. Richard brings a rare blend of deep technical expertise, commercial insight, and hands-on experience in scaling transformative technology—making his perspective a must-hear for anyone interested in the future of clean energy.