OUR STORY
About Electrification Academy
Electrification Academy is the B2B knowledge platform for the battery and electrification industry.
We empower companies, from startups to global OEMs, to navigate the fast-changing landscape of battery recycling, manufacturing, and electrification with clarity and confidence.
Our mission is to make technical knowledge accessible and actionable, helping businesses find the right partners, processes, and products for their journey toward sustainable electrification. Whether you're exploring new markets, scaling operations, or training your workforce, Electrification Academy provides the insights and connections you need.
At the heart of our platform is a curated ecosystem of expert-reviewed content, interactive tools, and vendor listings tailored to real-world workflows. By bridging industry silos and fostering collaboration, we enable smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a more circular, sustainable future for energy storage and mobility.
Education
Expert-led courses and certifications across electrification technologies
Connection
Verified vendor marketplace and industry networking
Innovation
Technology scouting and industrialization support
OUR MISSION
A Personal Mission: Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition
Over the last four years, I've been approached countless times to design training programs for the electrification industry. Every time, I noticed the same problem: we lack a common language and understanding to start meaningful conversations.
The world needs faster electrification adoption, but teams are slowed down by fragmented information and isolated learning. We believe that by connecting knowledge, experts, and solutions in one platform, we can dramatically accelerate the pace of clean energy innovation.
Every hour saved on research, every better technology choice, every team member trained faster – these compound into meaningful impact for our planet's future.
“For those who know me, you know I'm deeply passionate about knowledge sharing, high work ethics, and doing the right thing. Electrification Academy is my way of scaling this mission and empowering the industry to move forward.”
Dr. Veronika Wright
ABOUT
Meet the Team
Our team combines deep industry expertise with entrepreneurial vision to accelerate electrification adoption. From seasoned battery manufacturing veterans to strategic growth experts, we're united by a shared mission: making electrification knowledge accessible, practical, and immediately actionable.
Advisory Board & Investors

Dr. Angelika Berger-Sodian
International Venture Building & Strategic Growth

Denise Gray
Automotive Electrification & Outreach Strategy

Kai Voigt
Strategic Investing & Product Innovation
Industry Experts
Elizabeth Gibbons Barber
Battery Transportation Expert

Tim Shelly
Battery Cell Manufacturing Expert

Dr. Gael Couchelamane
Battery Module/Pack Manufacturing Expert
Company Milestones
Company Milestones & News
We are a young startup launched in 2025 and here are some of our key achievements and updates as we grow
Our CEO & Founder was Recognized as Top 25 Influencers Shaping Battery Technology
We're incredibly proud to announce that our CEO and Founder, Dr. Veronika Wright, has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Influencers Shaping Battery Technology. This underscores her influential leadership in the sector.
Greg Hopton Joins as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Investor
We’re excited to welcome Greg Hopton as our new Head of Strategic Partnerships, Investor, and Board Advisor.
Greg brings decades of leadership across the electrification, manufacturing, and software industries — from transforming the global electronics sector at Altium®, to steering innovation in electrification markets as CEO of Unico LLC, to leading international teams at AVL and Siemens Digital Industries Software in Asia-Pacific.
First Advisory Board Meeting
In our first Advisory Board meeting, we formalized our strategic growth plan for the upcoming year. Key discussions focused on expanding our curriculum into battery manufacturing and establishing new corporate partnerships to strengthen our ecosystem of electrification expertise
Kai Voigt Joins as Strategic Angel Investor
We're excited to welcome Kai Voigt as our strategic angel investor. With his extensive experience leading innovation at Schenck, AVL, and Horiba, plus deep expertise in testing, powertrain, and product strategy for complex industrial systems, Kai brings invaluable strategic guidance to accelerate our growth.
Official Platform Launch in Battery Recycling with First Partners
Our comprehensive B2B knowledge and discovery platform officially launched with a focus on battery recycling, featuring our first industry partners and providing electrification professionals with access to expert-guided training programs, solution discovery tools, and specialized recycling insights.
Webduett Partners with Electrification Academy
Platform development company Webduett joins as strategic partner and shareholder, bringing deep technical expertise in custom platform development. This partnership ensures robust, scalable technology infrastructure for our growing community of electrification professionals.
Official Company Incorporation
Electrification Academy was officially incorporated, marking the launch of our mission to bridge the global skills gap in the battery sector. We established our foundation to provide engineers and companies with the specialized, real-world knowledge needed to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy




