Brian Schafer

Brian Schafer has worked in various roles since 2004. Brian began their career as a Sales & Operations Manager at Wells Fargo & Company in 2004. In 2012, they were a Consultant for SHARPE+SIGNA LLC, where they raised $22M in investor commitments. In 2014, they were a Consultant for DECLABS // GT, where they provided market research, business development, and advisory services. Brian was also the Committee Chair for the California Hedge Fund Association in 2014. In 2016, they Co-Founded Octonius Inc., an enterprise workplace software for communications, project management, and business workflow. In 2017, they Founded Eve, an online e-commerce and e-marketplace platform for electric skateboards, kick scooters, bicycles, motorbikes, LSVs, 3-wheel EVs and other alternative, cool and eclectic battery powered consumer products. In 2018, they were a Consultant & Channel Partner for ION Energy Inc., where they co-led a contracted pipeline of 600MWh. In 2021, they became the Director and Advisor for PJP Eye LTD., a battery cell, module, and pack manufacturer commercializing a patented electrode structure with organic plant materials. In 2022, they became an Advisor for Allegro Energy, a company commercializing a pH neutral water-based electrolyte and electrode fabrication technology platform, as well as a Mentor for Third Derivative, a collaboration between Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and New Energy Nexus.

Brian Schafer attended Ohio University from 1999 to 2003 and Hong Kong Baptist University from 2001 to 2001.