Tristan

Movement Builder | Scaling AI Energy at @gener8tor // Built @CoolClimateVC @Storefront @OwnTheDoge // Alum: @500GlobalVC @GoogleStartups @PleasrDAO

[Tristan @pollock]

I'm ECSTATIC to finally announce I'm joining @gener8tor as Managing Director of the Electrify Nevada Accelerator in Reno-Tahoe!

Now let me tell you why Nevada is one of the most underrated energy tech ecosystems on the planet...

Did you know?
⚡️ NV is #1/2 in solar, geothermal, lithium loop (+ one of the world's largest deposits & only active large scale mine in the US)

⚡️ NV is #4/5 in new data centers and energy storage

⚡️ NV has the LARGEST industrial park (TRIC, right outside Reno & larger than the city of Detroit w/ @Google @Apple @Microsoft @RedwoodMat operating and @OpenAI looking), LARGEST data center campus (@Switch Citadel), and one of the largest buildings (@Tesla Gigafactory) globally

⚡️ NV costs 3-10X less to do business than CA (and is only 3-4 hours from Silicon Valley)

⚡️ NV is growing VC 9x faster & battery manufacturing 6x faster (in Reno alone) than national averages

⚡️ NV has a Top 50 GDP rivaling New Zealand and Greece

And the proof is already here: @positron_ai hit unicorn status out of Reno in 34 months ($1B+ valuation in Feb 2026). @tensorwave broke Nevada's startup funding record twice in one year out of Las Vegas ($100M Series A). Amperesand raised an $80M Series A and chose Reno for their US manufacturing hub. The success stories are piling up.

Not to mention @gener8tor is now the largest accelerator network in the world with over 450 programs completed across 50 cities. Major network effects for founders.

+ Our program is backed by @US_EDA @DiversifyNevada @unlv @unevadareno @EDAWNReno

I have been based in Reno-Tahoe for almost 4 years watching this come together, and now I'm HYPED to help build it.

We will be running 4 programs annually across Nevada with bases in Reno-Tahoe and Las Vegas, supporting early-stage founders who want to seamlessly plug into the NV energy ecosystem.

If you are working on anything AI or deep tech in energy, lithium, critical minerals, physical AI, batteries, grid infrastructure, nuclear, geothermal, AI data center power, manufacturing, or frontier energy applications, I want to hear from you. DMs open always. Applications opening soon.

🏗️ Let's build!

[gener8tor @gener8tor]

We’re so proud to see the impact of our Investment Accelerators as we reflect back on 2025.

gener8tor Investment Accelerators impact in 2025:
💰 $2B raised by founders
💼 8,324 jobs created
🚀 669 portfolio companies supported
📈 441 cohorts

Our Investment Accelerators back high-growth startups with meaningful capital and hands-on support. Through small cohorts, we deliver a concierge-style experience where each founder receives personalized guidance, access to a network of 100+ mentors, investors, and strategic partners, and the tools needed to scale faster.

Over the past year, our Investment Accelerators continued to fuel high-growth startups, supporting founders from early traction to major funding milestones and sustained growth.

We remain committed to supporting the next generation of founders building the future in communities around the world.

Discover the impact shaping the next generation of high-growth companies.

Access our full annual report here for more information: https://t.co/7HMJm0Hugi

[Tristan @pollock]

@gener8tor ⚡️

[Tristan @pollock]

@hirad_eth @gener8tor 💖🙏💖

[Tristan @pollock]

I'm ECSTATIC to finally announce I'm joining @gener8tor as Managing Director of the Electrify Nevada Accelerator in Reno-Tahoe!

Now let me tell you why Nevada is one of the most underrated energy tech ecosystems on the planet...

Did you know?
⚡️ NV is #1/2 in solar, geothermal, lithium loop (+ one of the world's largest deposits & only active large scale mine in the US)

⚡️ NV is #4/5 in new data centers and energy storage

⚡️ NV has the LARGEST industrial park (TRIC, right outside Reno & larger than the city of Detroit w/ @Google @Apple @Microsoft @RedwoodMat operating and @OpenAI looking), LARGEST data center campus (@Switch Citadel), and one of the largest buildings (@Tesla Gigafactory) globally

⚡️ NV costs 3-10X less to do business than CA (and is only 3-4 hours from Silicon Valley)

⚡️ NV is growing VC 9x faster & battery manufacturing 6x faster (in Reno alone) than national averages

⚡️ NV has a Top 50 GDP rivaling New Zealand and Greece

And the proof is already here: @positron_ai hit unicorn status out of Reno in 34 months ($1B+ valuation in Feb 2026). @tensorwave broke Nevada's startup funding record twice in one year out of Las Vegas ($100M Series A). Amperesand raised an $80M Series A and chose Reno for their US manufacturing hub. The success stories are piling up.

Not to mention @gener8tor is now the largest accelerator network in the world with over 450 programs completed across 50 cities. Major network effects for founders.

+ Our program is backed by @US_EDA @DiversifyNevada @unlv @unevadareno @EDAWNReno

I have been based in Reno-Tahoe for almost 4 years watching this come together, and now I'm HYPED to help build it.

We will be running 4 programs annually across Nevada with bases in Reno-Tahoe and Las Vegas, supporting early-stage founders who want to seamlessly plug into the NV energy ecosystem.

If you are working on anything AI or deep tech in energy, lithium, critical minerals, physical AI, batteries, grid infrastructure, nuclear, geothermal, AI data center power, manufacturing, or frontier energy applications, I want to hear from you. DMs open always. Applications opening soon.

🏗️ Let's build!

[Tristan @pollock]

I'm backing energy startups now. Pitch me your idea, company, or share what you are excited about in the advanced energy, physical AI, critical minerals, lithium loop.

[Tristan @pollock]

@gener8tor Let's go eNV!

[gener8tor @gener8tor]

Congratulations to the gBETA Electrify Nevada Spring 2026 cohort on a successful Showcase on May 19 ⚡

From battery innovation and hydrogen systems to climate tech and energy infrastructure, this cohort represents companies shaping what’s next while proving Nevada is a strong place to build.

Meet the cohort:

@broncopowerboo1 — Founded by Billy Whittaker. Developing patented battery backup systems for homes and medical facilities alongside no-idle technology for semi trucks, with more than 1,500 units sold.

Echo Elements — Founded by Drew Reid. A battery recycling company using water-free molten salt electrochemistry to recover battery-grade lithium, nickel, and cobalt at lower costs. Patent-pending through the University of Nevada, Reno.

NIU NIU — Founded by Dylan Roman and Arturo Rosenthal. An AI-driven e-waste platform maximizing critical mineral recovery with full supply chain traceability to improve circular economy transparency and efficiency.

@QuadSolar — Founded by Dover Janis and Mait Kukk. Developing solar roof tile systems and contractor software that helps traditional roofing companies become solar installers and simplify residential adoption.

@CacheEnergy — Founded by Arpit Dwivedi. A long-duration thermal energy storage company focused on heat electrification and seasonal energy price arbitrage. Recently raised an $8.5M seed round and featured in The Wall Street Journal.

Hydronexus Energy — Founded by Leigh Killingbeck. Developing modular hydrogen power systems designed to replace diesel generators in data centers and resilient energy facilities.

Flick Power — Founded by Andre Ramirez and Dan Hienzsch. Developing patented energy savings technology delivering utility-validated savings for multifamily housing properties.

Basin Technologies — Founded by Cris Rosales and McKinley Brown. A dust-risk management platform helping operators reduce water-truck waste, validate dust control performance, and maintain defensible environmental records.

NetMeterGO — Founded by Leora Spencer. A SaaS platform streamlining utility interconnection processes for distributed energy resources and large electrical loads.

ArchiMAT Inc. — Founded by Ophelia Jen and Danny Ho, COO. A climate readiness platform supporting the building lifecycle from material selection through ESG reporting to improve sustainability planning and performance outcomes.

Thank you to the @DiversifyNevada, @EDAWNReno, @unevadareno, and @unlv for supporting this program.

Learn more: https://t.co/yLItXWYmfI

#gBETA #ElectrifyNevada #Nevada #ClimateTech #EnergyInnovation #Startups

[Tristan @pollock]

@PunkXBT_ plug in the original 'dancing baby' meme (@josephdelong) and they might have something

[Tristan @pollock]

they should do a live action of Boss Baby

[Tristan @pollock]

if you want to do business in NV there is only one person you need to follow: @douglas_erwin

[Tristan @pollock]

@lay2000lbs @gener8tor Ty my man 🙏💖

[Tristan @pollock]

@thisisrobinb @gener8tor ty robin!

[Tristan @pollock]

@nanransohoff @shisharka ^

[Tristan @pollock]

@nico_gamboa @gener8tor tyyyyy

[Tristan @pollock]

I'm ECSTATIC to finally announce I'm joining @gener8tor as Managing Director of the Electrify Nevada Accelerator in Reno-Tahoe!

Now let me tell you why Nevada is one of the most underrated energy tech ecosystems on the planet...

Did you know?
⚡️ NV is #1/2 in solar, geothermal, lithium loop (+ one of the world's largest deposits & only active large scale mine in the US)

⚡️ NV is #4/5 in new data centers and energy storage

⚡️ NV has the LARGEST industrial park (TRIC, right outside Reno & larger than the city of Detroit w/ @Google @Apple @Microsoft @RedwoodMat operating and @OpenAI looking), LARGEST data center campus (@Switch Citadel), and one of the largest buildings (@Tesla Gigafactory) globally

⚡️ NV costs 3-10X less to do business than CA (and is only 3-4 hours from Silicon Valley)

⚡️ NV is growing VC 9x faster & battery manufacturing 6x faster (in Reno alone) than national averages

⚡️ NV has a Top 50 GDP rivaling New Zealand and Greece

And the proof is already here: @positron_ai hit unicorn status out of Reno in 34 months ($1B+ valuation in Feb 2026). @tensorwave broke Nevada's startup funding record twice in one year out of Las Vegas ($100M Series A). Amperesand raised an $80M Series A and chose Reno for their US manufacturing hub. The success stories are piling up.

Not to mention @gener8tor is now the largest accelerator network in the world with over 450 programs completed across 50 cities. Major network effects for founders.

+ Our program is backed by @US_EDA @DiversifyNevada @unlv @unevadareno @EDAWNReno

I have been based in Reno-Tahoe for almost 4 years watching this come together, and now I'm HYPED to help build it.

We will be running 4 programs annually across Nevada with bases in Reno-Tahoe and Las Vegas, supporting early-stage founders who want to seamlessly plug into the NV energy ecosystem.

If you are working on anything AI or deep tech in energy, lithium, critical minerals, physical AI, batteries, grid infrastructure, nuclear, geothermal, AI data center power, manufacturing, or frontier energy applications, I want to hear from you. DMs open always. Applications opening soon.

🏗️ Let's build!

[Tristan @pollock]

@TashMoney77 @gener8tor swing by! we'd love to have you.

[Pirate Wires @PirateWires]

Data centers aren’t stealing your water.

Even if the total water draw of data centers triples by 2030, they’d require just 8% of the water consumed by American golf courses.

@dodgeblake interviewed @AndyMasley, the man who’s been debunking AI water doomerism. Full story 👇

[Paul Buchheit @paultoo]

Don't just start a company
Start a cult

[Tristan @pollock]

@ryan_stobie @gener8tor ty homie! appreciate you <3

[Tristan @pollock]

@gener8tor 🫡

[Tristan @pollock]

@DarkoMandich @gener8tor thanks darko! i think we are going to become good friends!