Jon McCandless

Founder & CEO Gallox Semiconductors | Revolutionizing power electronics | Activate & Breakthrough Energy Fellow

Role: Breakthrough Energy Fellow at Breakthrough Energy
Location: Ithaca, NY, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Jon McCandless

In 2024, I spun out Gallox Semiconductors from Cornell University with a founding team…

Experience

Breakthrough Energy Fellow
Breakthrough Energy
Oct 2024 — Present

Education

Cornell University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2017 — 2023
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - BS

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Current company

Breakthrough Energy

Management Consulting · 200 employees · Founded 2015

Breakthrough Energy is an organization founded in 2015 by Bill Gates and a group of high-net-worth investors, including Jeff Bezos and Michael Bloomberg. Its mission is to accelerate innovation in sustainable energy technologies to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The organization operates as a global network, driving clean energy transitions across various sectors such as manufacturing, electricity, agriculture, transportation, and buildings through investments, research, and public-private partnerships. The organization encompasses several key programs, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, which is a $1+ billion investment fund focused on zero-emissions technologies, and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, which finances critical technologies like direct air capture and green hydrogen. Breakthrough Energy Discovery supports early-stage climate tech through workshops and grants. The organization targets decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors, investing in innovative technologies such as carbon removal, energy storage, and sustainable transportation solutions.

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About Jon McCandless

Experience

Breakthrough Energy Fellow

Education

Cornell University

Case Western Reserve University

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