We are Planeto!
At Planeto we build data-driven software to accelerate the energy transition in buildings and cities. We are committed to supporting Sustainable Development Goals on Clean Energy and Sustainable Buildings and Cities. Our experienced team is at the forefront of urban energy research and development.
Team
Stefano Cozza
Stefano Cozza
Co-founder & CEO
Jonathan Chambers
Jonathan Chambers
Co-founder & CTO
Xiang Li
Xiang is an energy and environment researcher, with focus on the design of urban energy systems, especially fifth generation district heating and cooling systems and geothermal energy. Throughout her career, she has gained expertise in modelling of energy systems, renewable energy sources and their integration into the built environment. She is highly motivated by the opportunity to be involved in the energy transition, and her passion for this field has led her to join Planeto that is committed to driving sustainable energy solutions.
Xiang Li
Data Scientist
Advisors
Matthias Sulzer
Matthias is a senior researcher at the Empa Urban Energy System Lab, an institute of the ETH Domain, and also holds a research appointment at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the US. With eighteen years of experience as an entrepreneur in the energy and building services sector, he maintains strong industry relationships. Today, Matthias is involved in various SWEET energy research programs of SFOE and co-leading the energy system modelling of the utility association VSE ‘Energiezukunft 2050’. Internationally, he leads the Horizon 2020, Smart-Energy-Systems ERA-Net project Digicities and is involved in the Swiss Agency for Development and Coordination – Zero Energy Buildings project in China.
Matthias Sulzer
Business Advisor
Paola Ghillani
Paola started her career in the pharma industry at Ciba/Novartis. After spending the first part of her career in multinational companies in 1999 she became CEO of the Max Havelaar Foundation- a Fair Trade organization. Since 2005, Paola is Member of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). She is also member of the board of different companies among them Migros, Romande Energie, and member of the advisory board of ethical investment funds. She is Founder and President of the Paola Ghillani & Friends AG and Innosuisse accredited coach.
Paola Ghillani
Lead Advisor
Prof Martin Patel
Prof Martin Patel
Scientific Advisor
Caroline Coquerel Kokocinski
“Caroline is our startup coach for Fongit since the beginning of our adventure as entrepreneurs. She has an extended experience in topics we tackle as ICT, GIS and SaaS, and also in competencies we aim at developing to grow our project, as from research to market, consolidation of the startup, business development, financials and extend our network. She is also highly supportive for us, and we see the benefit of having her experience of having coached for 6 months to 6+ years, with 100+ entrepreneurs developing innovative projects with high potential, and from few hours to few months, with 550+ entrepreneurs. A real sparring supporter for us!”
Caroline Coquerel Kokocinski
Business & GIS Advisor