Partner
Patrick Maloney
Co-Founder and CEO, CIV
- Firm
- CIV
- Title
- Co-Founder and CEO
- Role
- Cofounder
Record updated 22 September 2026
About
Patrick is a serial entrepreneur at the intersection of energy and technology. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of CIV, and the Co-Founder and Chairman of The Nuclear Company, a fleet-scale nuclear development firm. Previously, Patrick founded and served as CEO of Inspire, a clean energy technology company acquired by Shell (NYSE: SHEL). An EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner in Cleantech and Renewables, Patrick has also been recognized by Forbes, Fortune, and Fast Company. He is a member of the global leadership council at Conservation International and YPO LA, a community of global chief executives dedicated to leading impactful organizations. Before Inspire, Patrick co-founded Independence Energy and Energy Plus, both acquired by NRG (NYSE: NRG). He holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
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