Dave Bend

Dave Bend has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Dave most recently served as the VP of Business Development and Client Growth at WeaveGrid since February 2023. Prior to that, they were a Director at Breakthrough Energy from September 2021 to March 2023. Dave also worked at Google as a Global Enterprise Sales professional from October 2015 to September 2021. Before joining Google, they held the position of Principal at Opower from May 2013 to October 2015. Additionally, Dave worked as the Principal of Product Management at Pacific Gas and Electric Company from May 2010 to May 2012. Dave started their career as a Summer Associate at Claremont Creek Ventures in 2009. Prior to that, they served as a Program Manager at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from September 2005 to August 2008. Dave'searly career involved teaching as a 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Teach for America from July 2003 to June 2005.

Dave Bend completed their education at various institutions. Dave received a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where they attended from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Environmental Policy at The Johns Hopkins University from 2007 to 2008. Dave also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Phi Beta Kappa) degree from Washington University in St. Louis, which they obtained from 1999 to 2003. Dave'shigh school education was completed at Millard North High School, although the specific dates are not provided.