Richard Klein
Founder at Quixotic Systems, Inc.
Profile
Mr. Richard Klein is Co-Founder at Phoenix Fire Funds, Founder at Rudd-Klein Alternative Energy Ventures LLC, and Chief Executive Officer at Quixotic Systems, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Clear Skies Group, Inc., Prism Solar, and Prism Solar Technologies, Inc. He founded Rudd-Klein Alternative Energy Ventures in 2005.
Mr. Klein was previously employed as Executive Advisor by Solution Capital Management LLC.
He also served on the board at Clear Skies Solar, Inc. and OwnEnergy, Inc.
Mr. Klein holds a BA in Philosophy from Colgate University and did postgraduate studies in Mathematics and Physics at Columbia University.
He speaks four languages and travels extensively internationally to meet with entrepreneurs and scientists who are developing new clean technologies.
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Richard Klein active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Clear Skies Group, Inc.
 Clear Skies Group, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Clear Skies Group, Inc. designs and installs energy systems. The firm supplies and installs forms of modern energy also known as renewable energy. Clear Skies also contributes to the industry by developing high tech and low-tech products. The company was founded by Ezra J. Green and is located in West Hempstead, NY. | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2005 |
Quixotic Systems, Inc.
 Quixotic Systems, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Quixotic Systems, Inc. designs solar energy systems for residential, commercial and non-profit clients. It specializes in projects that meet engineering and architectural challenges and is the partner for New York area architects and engineering firms. The firm provides installation and maintenance services. The company was founded by Richard Klein in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | 31/12/1998 |
| Phoenix Fire Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2005 |
Rudd-Klein Alternative Energy Ventures LLC
 Rudd-Klein Alternative Energy Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rudd-Klein Alternative Energy Ventures LLC (Rudd-Klein) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Richard Klein. The firm is headquartered in New York City. | Founder | 01/10/2009 |
Prism Solar Technologies, Inc.
 Prism Solar Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Prism Solar Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures solar energy products. The firm produces solar modules and holograms that make use of all available light and provides solutions for solar applications. Its products include Bifacial Modules and Holographic Bifacial Modules. The company was founded by Richard P. Lewandowski and Carolyn Lewandowski in 2005 and is headquartered in Highland, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Richard Klein
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SKIES SOLAR INC | Director/Board Member | 19/12/2008 |
Solution Capital Management LLC
 Solution Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Solution Capital Management LLC (Solution Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
OwnEnergy, Inc.
 OwnEnergy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities OwnEnergy, Inc. operates as a renewable energy company that enables landowners and communities to build local wind farms. It develops mid-sized utility scale wind projects for commercial purposes, using utility scale wind turbines. The company was founded by Jacob Susman on November 2, 2007 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Richard Klein
| Colgate University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Clear Skies Group, Inc.
Clear Skies Group, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Clear Skies Group, Inc. designs and installs energy systems. The firm supplies and installs forms of modern energy also known as renewable energy. Clear Skies also contributes to the industry by developing high tech and low-tech products. The company was founded by Ezra J. Green and is located in West Hempstead, NY. | Electronic Technology |
Clear Skies Solar, Inc.
 Clear Skies Solar, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Clear Skies Solar, Inc. designs, integrates and installs solar power systems. It delivers turnkey solar electricity installations and renewable energy technology solutions to commercial customers across the U.S. The company installs solar power systems for municipalities, real estate developers, agricultural locations, office and residential complexes, manufacturing plants, and schools. Clear Skies Solar was founded by Ezra J. Green on September 23, 2003 and is headquartered in Farmingdale, NY. | Producer Manufacturing |
Quixotic Systems, Inc.
Quixotic Systems, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Quixotic Systems, Inc. designs solar energy systems for residential, commercial and non-profit clients. It specializes in projects that meet engineering and architectural challenges and is the partner for New York area architects and engineering firms. The firm provides installation and maintenance services. The company was founded by Richard Klein in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Utilities |
| Phoenix Fire Funds | |
Rudd-Klein Alternative Energy Ventures LLC
Rudd-Klein Alternative Energy Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rudd-Klein Alternative Energy Ventures LLC (Rudd-Klein) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Richard Klein. The firm is headquartered in New York City. | Finance |
OwnEnergy, Inc.
OwnEnergy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities OwnEnergy, Inc. operates as a renewable energy company that enables landowners and communities to build local wind farms. It develops mid-sized utility scale wind projects for commercial purposes, using utility scale wind turbines. The company was founded by Jacob Susman on November 2, 2007 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Utilities |
Solution Capital Management LLC
Solution Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Solution Capital Management LLC (Solution Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Prism Solar Technologies, Inc.
Prism Solar Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Prism Solar Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures solar energy products. The firm produces solar modules and holograms that make use of all available light and provides solutions for solar applications. Its products include Bifacial Modules and Holographic Bifacial Modules. The company was founded by Richard P. Lewandowski and Carolyn Lewandowski in 2005 and is headquartered in Highland, NY. | Electronic Technology |
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