VC Catalog · venture ecosystem research library
VC Catalog home Beta

Partner

Emily Kirsch

Smart Money RatingBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Smart Money Rating: 95 out of 100

Founder and Managing Partner, Powerhouse Ventures

Firm
Powerhouse Ventures
Title
Founder and Managing Partner
Role
Managing partner
Known as
Investor
Claim, correct or request removal

Record updated 18 September 2026

About

Emily began her career working alongside Van Jones, former advisor to President Obama, on clean energy initiatives across California. She founded Powerhouse Ventures in 2018 and is a leading entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader accelerating innovation for a sustainable future. Emily is the host of the podcast Watt It Takes, an aspiring wingfoiler, an avid fan of long hikes and bike rides.

Source (opens in a new tab)

Is this you? Remove my profile

Loading relationship preview

Cookies on VC Catalog

We use necessary cookies to run the site (sign-in, security, remembering this choice). With your permission we also use Google Analytics to understand how the site is used. Analytics cookies are set only if you accept all cookies. Privacy policy