Kristian Bodek

Kristian Bodek is a seasoned investor currently serving as Director of Investments at National Grid Partners, where responsibilities include sourcing, performing due diligence, negotiating, and managing investments in energy transition and climate tech startups. Bodek also holds multiple investor roles across various companies, including Copper Labs as Board Director, and is involved as a Board Observer for several startups. Prior experience includes a leadership role at IHS Markit, overseeing a team focused on power technology and environmental policy, as well as contributions to the MIT Energy Initiative as a research assistant. Bodek's educational background includes advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Technology and Policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, complemented by coursework in Project Finance at Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Bates College.