Distributed World Power, founded February 2008, is one of many entries in Bill's long history of starting innovative, impactful companies. Bill also founded Idealab and has served as its Chairman of the Board and CEO since its formation in 1996. In the intervening time, Idealab founded more than 40 companies. Bill has a BS in engineering from Caltech and currently serves on the boards of directors of numerous companies and is also a member of the Board of Trustees of California Institute of Technology and the Art Center College of Design.

James brings diverse product development experience to the DWP team. His background includes startups focused on robotics, semi-conductors, and alternative energy, and he even started his own film production company and produced a documentary in Vietnam. Most recently, he was the Director of Systems Engineering in a solar startup company developing advanced energy products for commercial applications. James studied mechanical and electrical engineering at Caltech, and enjoys adventure sports, songwriting, travel, photography and film, and is an avid paraglider and private pilot.

John brings international experience to DWP in the private, public and social sectors. Previously he helped establish a water purification startup, a rural connectivity nonprofit, and worked at McKinsey & Company on international development, microfinance and high tech strategy in the US, EU, Middle East and Asia. He also worked as a systems engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a robotics startup. John studied mechanical engineering and economics at Caltech and Cambridge, and enjoys travel, reading, piano, and tennis.

Ghyrn is a Stanford graduate student in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Energy Systems. He received his BA in Physics and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Pomona College and the California Institute of Technology. His passion for energy technology developed through his work at AeroVironment, Inc. and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Through his leadership of the Entrepreneurs Club at Caltech, he mentored several Caltech technology startups and learned about the technology transfer process. Ghyrn is an avid pilot with multiple ratings and endorsements.

Amit has a depth of experience in international operations strategy. Before joining DWP, he was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company working on manufacturing operations, supply chain management and business strategy. While at McKinsey, he also researched global climate change issues, understanding the economic value for companies to go green. He received his BS and MS in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan and works with the Tauber Institute for Global Operations. Amit also enjoys flying airplanes, practicing martial arts, and volunteering with the Make-a-Wish foundation.