Mishal Thadani

Mishal Thadani is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader in the climate tech space, co-founding Rhizome to develop AI-powered software that helps electric utilities enhance grid resilience against extreme weather events. His work focuses on leveraging high-resolution climate intelligence to identify vulnerabilities, quantify risks, and optimize investment plans for a more reliable and resilient energy system. rhizomedata+4

With a strong background in clean energy development and regulatory advocacy, Mishal has navigated complex policy frameworks and market dynamics for over a decade. His experience spans significant roles at Urbint, where he focused on infrastructure resilience and policy, and earlier positions at BP Wind Energy, Pattern Energy, and Direct Energy Solar, where he contributed to advancing technology adoption for a sustainable future. dtech-events+2

Mishal is committed to fostering innovation and community in the clean energy sector. He was a Fellow and later a manager for the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI), where he focused on recruitment, diversity, and the organization of conferences like 'emPOWER' to bridge traditional energy organizations with nimble startups and empower diverse professionals. cleanenergyleaders

His entrepreneurial journey began with co-founding District Solar, a community solar company, driven by a desire to rapidly implement change in the energy landscape. He recognized the potential for new business models by influencing policy and regulatory structures, a skill he developed further throughout his career. cleanenergyleaders+1