Navid Samandari

Navid Samandari is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in sustainable energy and innovation. Currently serving as Venture Director at The Footprint Firm and Senior Fellow at Axcelfuture, Navid plays a pivotal role in sustainability-focused projects, including exploring nuclear power's implications in Denmark. As Chairman of the Board at BattMan Energy, Navid promotes grid-scale battery solutions vital for successful energy transitions. Navid co-founded Seaborg Technologies, which develops groundbreaking nuclear reactor technology aimed at providing low-emission energy alternatives, and co-founded Hyme, focused on thermal energy storage solutions. Additional leadership positions include Chairman of the Board at Unconventional Ventures and Vice Chairman at The Index Project, alongside investment roles in fintech and design innovation initiatives. Navid holds an AP Degree in Computer Science from Knord.