Bradford Crist

Bradford Crist is a visionary product and company builder with a strong mission to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and a greener planet. His career has consistently focused on clean tech, EV charging, and intelligent mobility solutions, driven by a long-standing environmental mission dating back to his studies in energy & environmental science. medium+1

As Co-founder and CEO of ChargeMate, Bradford is at the forefront of tackling 'charging anxiety' – the primary hurdle for mainstream EV adoption. He and his team are developing AI-powered solutions, including a real-time AI assistant and voice-based assistant, to significantly improve EV charging success rates, reduce operational costs for providers, and transform the user experience to be seamless and reliable. chargemate+3

Crist has a proven track record in product leadership within the EV charging infrastructure space. At Volta Charging, he significantly scaled their network from 500 to over 3,000 public stations worldwide by leading product development for their driver app and building key software and hardware components for Level 2 and DC fast charging. chargemate

His entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his decision to self-fund ChargeMate by selling his Rivian R1S and using 'guerrilla-testing' methods like placing QR codes on 300+ public chargers to gather real-world data, directly engaging with driver pain points, and proving the need for ChargeMate's solutions through early pilots. medium

Bradford is recognized as an inventor on several AI/ML patents, including one related to 'Fleet Electrification Management', demonstrating his expertise in integrating advanced technology into automotive and energy systems. chargemate+1