Cooper Rinzler

Cooper Rinzler is an innovator in climate, energy, food/ag, and materials, serving as a technologist, entrepreneur, and investor. Currently, Rinzler holds positions such as Board Observer and Founding Investor at Windfall Bio, Partner at Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and a director at multiple companies, including Pivot Bio and Prolific Machines Inc. Rinzler has previously served as CTO and Advisory Board Member at Twyst Inc., and held various roles at The Fannie & John Hertz Foundation, including Director and Fellow. Additionally, Rinzler has been a Principal Engineer and Founding Team Member at Foro Energy and has garnered significant experience in consulting and advisory roles across numerous ventures. Rinzler is pursuing a joint Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Engineering Physics at Harvard University and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.