JB Straubel, Angel Investor

JB Straubel is the founder and CEO of Redwood Materials, focused on sustainable battery recycling and materials innovation. He is passionate about solving environmental problems with science and technology. He serves on the board of QuantumScape, a Volkswagen-backed battery maker, and leads the Straubel Foundation, which supports sustainability, education, and science. Previously, JB co-founded Tesla and served as CTO for 15 years, helping scale the company into a global leader in electric vehicles. As an angel investor, he has backed companies in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. His portfolio includes Fervo Energy, Crusoe, Desktop Metal, Carbon Lighthouse, and Axiom Exergy, reflecting his commitment to sustainability-driven innovation.