
Peter Light
Peter drives business innovation at X, Google’s “moonshot factory” where uncomfortably ambitious, world-changing new ideas such as self-driving cars, balloon-powered internet, and smart contact lenses are developed and taken out into the world.
Peter was previously responsible for Global Product Management, then International Business Development at Bloom Energy. He led the creation of a JV with SoftBank to bring Bloom to Japan, and opened up multiple new markets for Bloom’s pioneering technology.
Peter has a comprehensive background in energy technology, policy, & project finance. He previously held positions at Energy & Environmental Economics (E3), and The Rocky Mountain Institute. Peter has degrees in Mechanical Engineering & Visual Art from Brown University.