Watt It Takes

Pearl Street Technologies Co-Founder and CEO David Bromberg

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Mar 27, 2025
David Bromberg, co-founder and CEO of Pearl Street Technologies, discusses the critical bottleneck in the U.S. grid interconnection process that has left 2.5 terawatts of renewable energy projects stalled. He shares how his company revolutionized interconnections through innovative software, drastically reducing evaluation times. Bromberg reflects on his transition from academia to entrepreneurship, securing partnerships, and the lessons learned about fundraising amidst the pandemic. He also discusses the cultural alignment following their recent acquisition by Inveris, shaping a sustainable energy future.
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Brooklyn Childhood

  • David Bromberg grew up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, playing street sports and dodging cars.
  • His diverse high school experience exposed him to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
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CMU and ECE

  • David chose Carnegie Mellon because it was furthest from home, not its reputation.
  • He initially wanted to be an electrician, mistakenly believing electrical engineering was the same.
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Extracurriculars

  • At Carnegie Mellon, David joined Solar Splash, building a solar-powered boat, and campus EMS.
  • He gained early solar experience and learned to triage medical incidents, sometimes under pressure.
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