Ed Lieberman

Ed Lieberman has a diverse range of work experience in various industries. Ed currently serves as the Vice President of Sales at Upstart Power, Inc., a company focused on designing and producing solid oxide fuel cell generators. Ed is responsible for driving sales and promoting the company's products.

Prior to their role at Upstart Power, Ed worked as a Partner at Transcendent Partners, a global consultancy that assists small and medium-sized organizations with business development. Ed provided strategic advice and support to clients on increasing sales, developing go-to-market strategies, and raising capital.

Ed also served as the Vice President of Business Development at Bidgely, the energy/utility industry's first enterprise energy analytics and customer engagement platform provider. During their time at Bidgely, Ed helped utilities optimize shareholder value, personalize the customer experience, and modernize the grid through AI solutions.

Additionally, Ed worked as the Vice President of Marketing and Demand Generation at Desalitech, Inc., where they led efforts to enhance the customer experience and deliver the best possible outcomes for clients. Desalitech's reverse osmosis technology improved water efficiency and reliability for Fortune 500 companies.

Before that, Ed held the position of Vice President of Customer Development (Sales & Marketing) at CustomerFirst Renewables, where they focused on delivering renewable energy solutions to large electricity end-users. Ed prioritized the needs of customers and leveraged superior analytics to tailor value and solutions.

Ed's earlier roles include Regional Director at Bloom Energy, where they contributed to the commercialization of low-cost fuel cells, and Associate at Angeleno Group, a private equity firm specializing in energy investments. Ed also worked as an Analyst at Shelter Capital Partners, a private investment fund, and served as a Summer Associate at AeroVironment, where they developed a business plan for a technology incubator.

Ed's educational background includes pursuing an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, with a focus on entrepreneurial finance and marketing. Ed has a strong foundation in business fundamentals and has received recognition for their contributions to the field.

Ed Lieberman completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland from 1990 to 1994. Ed then pursued further education at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, earning their Master of Business Administration degree specializing in Finance and High Tech Strategy from 2000 to 2002.