Nikhil B. Gargeya

Nikhil B. Gargeya is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic partnerships within the climate and energy sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager at Activate since July 2017, Nikhil B. Gargeya connects startups with mentors, innovators, and investors to foster the growth of science-based solutions and co-developed the Simple Partnerships Agreement (SiPA) to facilitate collaborations. Prior to this role, Nikhil B. Gargeya worked as a Venture Analyst at next47, where responsibilities included leading landscape studies on Internet of Things and AI, and sourcing startup partners in energy and AI. Nikhil B. Gargeya's earlier experience includes positions at BEACN and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, focusing on environmental consulting and research in grid integration. Nikhil B. Gargeya holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a CELI Fellow from the Clean Energy Leadership Institute.