Brant Richards
Founder & Managing Director, Seebridge
Current City: A global citizen—San Francisco, Berlin, Mexico City, and beyond
Stanford Degree: B.S. in Human-Computer Interaction & AI
Claim to Fame: Built Europe’s first grid-scale battery storage + led $500M in climate tech investments
Entrepreneurial Wins: Co-founded Younicos (pioneering renewable energy storage) + Led Third Derivative (climate tech accelerator)
Superpower: Fluent in German, Spanish, English—and the language of exponential changeIf you want to know how to turn disruption into opportunity, Brant Richards is your guy.
A seasoned entrepreneur, venture strategist, and global energy innovator, Brant has been at the forefront of AI, clean energy, and exponential tech for over 30 years. He co-founded Younicos, pioneering the world’s first 100% renewable microgrid, and later led the Third Derivative climate tech accelerator, helping 120+ startups scale solutions with backing from Microsoft, Shell, and Netflix.
Brant’s latest venture, Seebridge, harnesses AI to equip leaders with the tools to navigate rapid change. He’s also a sought-after keynote speaker and strategic advisor, breaking down complex ideas into actionable insights. A Stanford-trained expert in human-computer interaction and AI, Brant has worked across six countries and speaks three languages (but don’t be surprised if he also speaks fluent disruption).
From changing energy policy in Europe to guiding companies through the AI era, Brant is all about building what’s next—and helping others do the same.
