Alex Robart

About Alex Robart

Track Record: I\'m a commercial executive who thrives on transforming technology companies into market leaders. At Amperon, I have built a 40-person commercial organization from the ground up, scaling revenues 5X and pipeline 15X while establishing the company as a category leader in AI-powered energy forecasting. At Microsoft, I drove >40% YoY growth for their >$4B Energy BU while orchestrating multiple >$100M strategic deals and launching their Cloud for Sustainability product. I have successfully orchestrated multiple exits—including selling energy data companies to S&P Global and Wood Mackenzie.Differentiated Value: What sets me apart is my deep understanding of both the technical complexity and commercial realities of energy and industry. I\'ve spent my career at the intersection of data, AI, and energy—from grid and power markets modernization to rapidly evolving data center energy strategies and agentic optimization in oil & gas. I don\'t just build sales teams; I architect entire commercial organizations with the systems, processes, and strategic partnerships needed to win in complex, technical B2B environments. My experience spans the full energy value chain and gives me a unique lens on how innovation can accelerate digital and energy growth.Leadership Approach: I believe the best commercial strategies emerge from deep customer obsession and cross-functional collaboration. Whether I\'m partnering with engineering to accelerate product-market-fit, negotiating complex partnerships, or architecting complex GTM team processes and incentives, I focus on building teams that deliver ambitious results while maintaining integrity and customer focus. I\'m energized by the opportunity to lead commercial organizations in software and technology companies that are serious about growth—particularly those leveraging data, AI, or innovative approaches to accelerate change across the energy value chain.

Experience

1. Chief Business Officer

   Amperon

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Virginia

  BS, Systems & Information Engineering, Economics, Management

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  MBA, focus in entrepreneurship, strategy, and marketing

• Dartmouth College

  Pursued BA, Engineering

Skills

• Strategy
• Divestitures
• Financial Modeling
• Energy Industry
• Mergers
• Supply Chain Management
• Market Entry
• Leadership
• Valuation
• Due Diligence
• Acquisition Integration
• Corporate Development
• Business Strategy
• Market Research
• Benchmarking
• Business Development
• Management Consulting
• Mergers
• Start-Ups
• Market Intelligence
• Venture Capital