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Josh Rapperport

Josh Rapperport

Principal at Innovation Endeavors, focused on climate, industrials, and AI

San Francisco Bay Area, California
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Joined February 2026
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Summary

Josh Rapperport is an early-stage venture capital investor at Innovation Endeavors, where he holds the position of Principal. He focuses on investments in the physical economy and climate sectors, specifically targeting industries like energy, manufacturing, and supply chain. His investment thesis often involves AI, autonomy, and advanced materials. innovationendeavors+1
With a background in engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard University, Josh brings a technical and business perspective to his investment roles. His early career included engineering roles at energy startups like Siva Power and C12 Energy, and strategic partner development at Google. innovationendeavors+1
Beyond his investment activities, Josh is actively involved as a board member or observer for several companies within the Innovation Endeavors portfolio, including RevSure AI, Trunk Tools, Parspec, OPTIML, Plotlogic, and ElectronX, demonstrating his deep engagement with the companies he supports. innovationendeavors+1
Josh also contributes to thought leadership through his writings, particularly on the intersection of AI and energy demands, as seen in his articles 'Plugging in AI' series co-authored for Innovation Endeavors' Medium publication. medium+1
In his personal life, Josh is an enthusiast of the outdoors, analog photography, and engaging in intellectual discussions, indicating a well-rounded personality with interests beyond his professional endeavors. twitter+1

Work

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Writing

Plugging in AI, Part 1: escalating demand on the grid to power the computing revolution

Part one of a two-part series detailing the problem statement behind the escalating demand on the grid to power the computing revolution, co-authored with Sam Smith-Eppsteiner.

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Plugging in AI, Part 2: The solutions — better planning & pre-construction, sophisticated orchestration, and scaling behind-the-meter generation

Part two of a two-part series focusing on potential solutions to the electricity bottleneck, especially where technology and startups can play a key role, co-authored with Sam Smith-Eppsteiner.

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Hobbies

Josh is a lover of the outdoors, analog photography, and engaging in good debates. twitter+1