Hi, I’m Maria

I support organisations navigating the energy and cleantech landscape

I work at the crossroads of business, politics and energy.

With over seven years of experience in the cleantech and energy space, I advise companies, investors, and think tanks on strategy, regulation, finance and funding. My work focuses on scaling clean technologies, strengthening energy resilience, and turning ambitious policy goals into real-world progress.

Previously, I served as Senior Associate at Breakthrough Energy, where I led the Germany and EU policy program — first in Brussels and later in Berlin. I focused on advancing clean energy innovation, strengthening Europe’s cleantech ecosystem, and facilitating strategic partnerships to unlock investment and accelerate deployment.

My strength lies in positioning climate ventures within strong ecosystems, building the right alliances, and translating complex climate and energy ambitions into actionable strategies that drive real-world impact.

At heart, I am a connector — bringing together the right people to drive systemic change.

What I’m Curious About

I am driven by one core question: How do we build a more resilient future for Europe?

I’m curious about technologies that strengthen energy resilience, accelerate decarbonisation and enhance Europe’s long-term prosperity in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape.

I care about:

  • Innovation that scales

  • Market-driven climate solutions

  • Strong ecosystems and strategic alliances

  • Turning policy ambition into practical implementation

I believe Europe’s clean-energy transition is not only a climate imperative, but a strategic opportunity. By building technological strength and unlocking scale, we can reduce emissions, increase resilience and secure long-term competitiveness.

I’m always eager to learn, exchange ideas and engage with people who are shaping the next chapter of the energy system.

What I Offer

I support organisations navigating the cleantech and energy transition landscape.

Advisory

Strategic guidance on cleantech policy, scale-up finance, venture capital and public affairs — for companies, investors and think tanks operating in the energy and climate space.

Ecosystem & Partnership Building

Connecting start-ups, scale-ups, investors, policymakers and ecosystem builders to unlock collaboration and accelerate deployment.

Public Speaking & Moderation

Keynotes, panel moderation, workshops and high-impact events that bring clarity, strategic perspective and thoughtful dialogue to complex energy and climate topics.

Contact me

If you are building, investing in, or shaping the future of energy — I’d be curious to connect.