Ted Kniesche

Mr. Kniesche is a cleantech entrepreneur experienced in the development and financing of energy transition businesses, projects and technologies. He has a diverse background advancing the energy transition, working with companies in various leadership roles in business, project and corporate development, as well as government affairs.

Mr. Kniesche serves as a Senior Advisor to Javelin, supporting Javelin’s business activities in the waste-to-value sectors. Mr. Kniesche is also a Managing Director at Rusheen Capital Management where he is developing and originating industrial decarbonization opportunities. Mr. Kniesche was part of the founding management team at Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. where he was VP of Business Development for 13 years, leading all project and commercial development for the company. Mr. Kniesche was also a Principal at Aiga Capital Partners, a Managing Director at Plexus Solutions, an Associate at U.S. Renewables Group and an investment banking Analyst at Bear Stearns. Mr. Kniesche also runs his own advisory practice, where he advises development companies contributing to the energy transition.

Mr. Kniesche holds a BA in economics and English from the University of California, Berkeley. He also received a General Course Certificate from the London School of Economics.