Wade Bitaraf | AIChE
Founder, Energy & Sustainability
Plug and Play

Wade is the founder of Energy & Sustainability practice at Plug and Play. He works closely with entrepreneurs, corporate innovation leaders, and investors with a focus on the energy industry value chain. Plug and Play is the largest corporate innovation center and one of the most active early stage investors globally.

Previously, Wade worked in solar business development and has published scientific articles in wastewater treatment and advanced materials.

Wade holds a master degree in Chemical Engineering and a master degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas engineering. His passion is serving startups at the intersection of technology and business.