Fellow Spotlight
Mauricio Hernandez
GridSeer: AI-driven software and analytics platform for grid reliability and affordability.
Mauricio Hernandez
Research Analyst, Energy
Duke University
Focus Area
Energy & Decarbonization
Abdullah Al-Shakarchi, Chief Commercial Officer, Space Solar Energy
Mentor
Secured first commercial client scope
Pursuing NYC-based pilot opportunity
Adopted systematic approach to customer discovery
Key Wins
Mauricio joined to sharpen GridSeer's market strategy, deepen customer discovery capabilities, and make progress toward their first commercial client — while learning how to navigate the complexity of university IP arrangements.
Why they joined
“The fellowship helped us refine market segmentation, pursue an additional pilot through the networks we built, apply systematic customer discovery methods, and sharpen our value proposition. This program is excellent for advancing climate tech startups — connecting with inspiring people, receiving mentoring, and learning the processes and tools that are genuinely valuable for building a company.”
Mauricio’s experience with the fellowship