Glow Energy

Unlocking Virtual Power Plants for rental properties

Los Angeles, CA

6 employees

Seed · $500K

About Glow Energy

Glow Energy is a mission-driven company dedicated to making the built environment more sustainable. Our software empowers rental property owners to transform their buildings into Virtual Power Plants that drive sustainability and financial benefits for tenants, property owners, and clean energy infrastructure developers.

Company details

Team Size6

LocationLos Angeles, CA

Funding

Total raised

$500K

Last stage

Seed

Investors

Y Combinator

Collaborative Fund

Global Founders Capital

CClimate Capital

CCool Climate Collective

Founders

Ross Gruber

Ross is the co-founder and CTO of Glow Energy. Ross was previously a lead data engineer and engineering manager who helped scale engineering teams at YC and VC-backed startups like Dia&Co and Upkeep. Ross is passionate about sustainability and is focused on building decarbonization as a crucial building block on our way to a net-zero future.

Greg Sirotek

Previously co-founder and CEO of Glow Energy, acquired by Ivy Energy in 2024. Earlier co-founded proptech startup RentMethod and served as Head of Home Experience, Luxe at Airbnb. Started career in Cleantech Investment Banking at Baird.

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.