Rodi Guidero is the Executive Director of Breakthrough Energy, a global platform to accelerate energy innovation and build the industries of the future, without emissions. Rodi also serves as a Managing Partner of Breakthrough Energy’s venture capital arm, Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

As Breakthrough Energy’s leader, Rodi oversees the strategic vision for the organisation’s work to deploy over $5 billion in committed capital, support over 160+ leading companies, and collaborate with public and private sector leaders to build a clean energy economy. Breakthrough’s programs include frontier science, pre-venture nondilutive funding, venture capital company-building, project funding, and policy, partnership, and strategic communications work. Breakthrough Energy companies are positioned to transform every sector of the global economy to be more affordable, more reliable, more secure — and emissions-free.

In addition to his work at Breakthrough Energy, Rodi remains part of Bill Gates’ private office, managing strategic investments and fostering key business relationships that align with Bill’s vision for a cleaner and more resilient future.

Previously, Rodi worked at BMGI (now Cascade Investment), where he managed Bill’s investments in early-stage technology companies and venture capital funds. Before joining BMGI, he served as general counsel for two Silicon Valley-based venture capital firms, gaining deep experience in technology and investment strategy.