Dave Williams is a visionary leader and an accomplished entrepreneur in the renewable energy sector, with over 20 years of experience in driving innovation, sustainable finance, and technology for a timely energy transition. As the Chief Operating Officer at Valta Energy, he oversees the strategic direction, operations, and growth of the company, which specializes in financing solar and battery energy solutions for agribusinesses, water districts, and other public agencies. He also serves as a Sir Edmund Hillary Fellow at the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF), a global community of changemakers that incubates solutions to problems from Aotearoa New Zealand with global impact.Dave has a proven track record of creating and scaling climate enterprises with finance, by connecting private capital and technology for the public good. He has been featured in publications like Time Magazine, NY TImes, PV Magazine, Wired, and the BBC for his groundbreaking work in the renewable energy sector. He has founded energy businesses worldwide and served various non-profits in emerging markets through board and advisory roles. Among his many accomplishments, he led the formation of a new environmental attribute that has successfully brought renewables to conflict settings across Africa. Dave's passion for climate innovation and sustainable development has made him a respected figure in the renewable energy industry.