Lars Johansson is a Co-Founder and Managing Director at Element 8 Fund. He possess expertise in start ups, entrepreneurship, strategy, cleantech, strategic partnerships and 45 more skills. He is proficient in German. Colleagues describe him as "Lars is a major force in the clean tech financing eco-system. He has deep knowledge of energy, technology and finance and is a charismatic leader of a growing and dynamic group of committed investors and entrepreneurs. It has been wonderful to participate with him in transactions and to see him involved in so many aspects of our industry and the community.", "I have been lucky to have served with Lars for the past two years on the NW Energy Angels' board. As Co-Chair, he professionally leads member deal presentation meetings, keeps board meetings on task and focused, is thoughtful about the strategic mission of NWEA, and actively participates in syndicating and sourcing deals. He is extremely committed to building a clean tech entrepreneurial ecosystem in the NW. As well, it is always a joy to be on a company due diligence team together as his business acumen is spot on and he can be counted on to pull his share of diligence load. Lars is a solid team member in all regards and a great start-up investor.", and "Lars is a first-rate Cleantech investor and community supporter. His work with the NW Energy Angels is serving the Seattle Cleantech community and regional early stage investing community in a fundamentally important and tangible way. He's fantastic to work with and if you can get him for a coffee - take it!"