Adam Erlichman was an Investment Analyst at TDK Ventures. He is focused on finding, funding, and supporting early-stage startups in the climate, energy, and industrial sectors with our Fund EX1.
Prior to TDK Ventures, Adam worked at the life sciences-focused consultancy ZS Associates, where he helped build the Manufacturing practice. He also worked in corporate strategy at the D. E. Shaw Group under the Executive Committee.
Adam studied Chemical Engineering at Case Western. Prior to graduating, he worked as an academic researcher studying advanced materials and bioprocessing with two publications on high-performance polymers. He also worked as a corporate engineer/researcher for P&G, GE, HP, and L'Oreal, working on varied technologies such as 3D metal printers, phosphors, and adhesives.
Outside of work, Adam enjoys music, spending time in nature, and cheering on his Ohio sports teams.
The power demands of AI are creating a significant bottleneck for data centers. This exploration focuses on the multi-billion dollar market for energy infrastructure. The goal is to identify startups innovating in areas like microgrids and advanced conductors to solve the “time to power” issue and meet the urgent energy needs of AI workloads.
