• Key collaborator with Fortune 500
companies such as SuperValu & SpartanNash to deliver innovative solutions. 

• 30+ years of entrepreneurship,
including design-build projects for billion-dollar clients.

• Focused on renewable energy, real estate,
and supply chain innovations.

• Drives sustainable initiatives through advanced technology adoption and
market insights.

• Relationship builder with Fortune 500
companies, focusing on innovative
capital structures and partnerships.

• President of Evolt Enterprises with 20+ years in private equity, financial engineering, and strategic consulting.

• Expertise in structuring capital for renewable energy and real estate investments.

• Board member and fund advisor,
guiding medium and large-scale
projects to success.

• Trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies, including Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines.

• 25+ years of strategic CFO experience across aviation, agriculture, and clean energy industries.

• Key contributor to the $17.7 billion Northwest Airlines-Delta merger, leading finance operations for 35,000 employees.

• Currently advancing scalable waste-to-energy solutions and strategic investments through a boutique private equity firm.

• Leverages 20 years of commercial and technical experience across ExxonMobil, Cheniere, and Hanwha to unlock high-impact energy and technology opportunities.

• Founder of Nova BioCarbon and BTG Computing, integrating waste-to-energy, advanced materials, and behind-the-meter computing.

• Focuses on converting stranded resources and complex waste streams into scalable, financeable infrastructure.

• Systems thinker connecting energy, materials, and digital infrastructure to create differentiated solutions in large markets.

• Strategic contributor to partnerships with industry leaders, including Westinghouse and Lockheed Martin.

• 30+ years of experience in renewable energy and telecommunications, pioneering biomass gasification technology.

• Secured $160M in high-value strategic partnerships.

• Harvard-educated leader with a proven ability to scale organizations.

• 28+ years as a branding/graphic designer working with diverse clients across industries such as technology, medical, non-profit, education, construction & agriculture.

• Publications design consultant for the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota. 

• Designed educational environments & exhibits for the American Heart Association (Halle Heart Children’s Museum) and Boys & Girls Club in Prescott, AZ, under Gartner Design Co & Terry Duffy Design.

• Trusted partner and Co-Founder/CEO of NimbeLink, a leading IoT company, driving rapid growth and a successful investor exit.

• Over 25 years of experience building high-performing teams in IoT, Contract Manufacturing, and Advanced Materials industries.

• Deep expertise in go-to-market strategies, sales process development, and driving profitable growth in public and privately held companies.

• Held senior roles in operations, business development, and sales, contributing to impactful organizational achievements.

 • Managing Partner at
Paul Joseph Management.

• 15+ years of experience in financial markets.

• Expert in investment management & trading desk operations

• Specializes in risk management and operational compliance.

• Deep knowledge of various financial products & instruments including FX, equities, futures, metals, and commodities.

• Skilled in regulatory compliance and strategic advisory.

• Trusted advisor to sustainable energy leaders, providing cutting-edge waste-to-energy solutions.

• Waste-to-energy expert with 22+ years in pyrolysis and conversion technologies.

• Developed patented systems for renewable energy and hydrogen production from diverse waste streams.

• President and CEO of Integrated Energy LLC, leading sustainable energy innovations.

• White House Presidential Innovation Fellow 

• Senior leader in the artificial intelligence space with Fortune 500 healthcare experience 

• Holds patents in quantum computing, machine learning, and cognitive technology.

• Quantum Computing and Cognitive Technology SME

• Distinguished Engineer 

• AI business strategy consultant

• In the Artificial Intelligence space
since Mid-80's

• 25+ years assisting ag cooperatives and companies on strategic planning, tax matters, and government policy.

• Specializes in food/agribusiness & renewable energy sectors, focusing on business structuring, governance, and cooperative equity transactions.

• Extensive expertise in capital formation, including debt financing, securities offerings (both exempt and registered), and mergers & acquisitions.

• Deep knowledge of carbon credits, LCFS markets, federal tax credits, and compliance programs for renewable energy and transportation fuels.

• Co-founder & CEO of BlastWave, a cybersecurity company focused on delivering zero trust principles in operational technology environments.

• Founder of the OT Zero Trust Alliance, demonstrating his entrepreneurial leadership in technology & cybersecurity.

• Prior to entrepreneurship, Tom led Worldwide Sales Support at Apple for 7 years under Tim Cook.

• MBA with high honors from Harvard Business School in 1999, after being awarded with a bachelor’s degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Chemical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Siva Muttavarapu’s career has moved across healthcare, enterprise technology, and advanced innovation, always centered on building systems that make complex operations work smoothly. She first entered the pharmaceutical world in regulatory affairs, developing a foundation in compliance, precision, and high-stakes process management. From there, she joined Microsoft’s SharePoint Online team, spending five years supporting one of the world’s largest cloud collaboration platforms and gaining deep experience in global-scale product environments.

Her path then returned to healthcare, where she managed operations and administrative strategy for a surgical practice—translating technical problem-solving into real clinical workflows. Siva later joined Interactive Life, a fast-growing technology startup, where she spent three years helping build integrated platforms across public safety, virtual environments, and data governance. Through several initiatives of Interactive Life she contributed to solutions now used by cities, agencies, and organizations seeking modern digital infrastructure.

Siva now serves as Global Project Manager at GVolt Global, leading multinational coordination across graphene, energy, and advanced materials programs. Her work focuses on unifying teams, partners, and technologies across geographies to drive execution, scale, and long-term value for the GVolt ecosystem.

Rich Banholzer has been President of Banholzer Enterprises Inc since 2004 and a partner in Bio-Green Technologies LLC since 2011. The company develops technology sold to major customers such as Walmart, Sam's Club, BJ’s, Costco, Petco, BP, Exxon, United States Government, and NATO. He was the founder of G-Volt Global which takes all of the technologies of G-Volt Inc outside of the United States. 
Over five separate technologies were developed and marketed in this window of time. All are still active and in the global market. Founder and General Manager of BEI, , as well as General Manager and Co-owner of Tempestos Capital Inc. As 
In addition to the above, he served as an Executive Vice President for Creative Concepts Inc in 2009 - 2011 raising $220,000,000 in working capital to be used for purchasing distressed brands (Prell and Denorex shampoos, Tidy Cat) from major companies (P&G). With these brands, purchased at less the 1% EBITDA, they rehabilitated or managed down the brands, maximizing profits.

In 2007-2008, In partnership with Brown Forman Inc (Jack Daniels’ Brand) owners, Mr. Banholzer as President helped launch a caffeinated mint business. Major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Costco, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid were penetrated.  In 2008, the mints were positioned at over 595,000 cash registers in the USA. The brand and formula were sold to a major candy manufacturer in 2008.

From 2004 – 2007 Mr Banholzer was Division Vice President & General Manager of- McGraw Hill Inc. Responsible for Construction, Standard & Poor’s, Platts, products. Key customers include 3M, GM, GMAC, DuPont, Dow, and other Fortune 500 companies.

From 1983 – 2004 Mr Banholzer was employed by the 3M Company Inc. in a variety of General management, sales, brand management, and marketing positions. In various global positions he was responsible for over $1 B in sales.

Mr Banholzer graduated with a BA from Macalester college and has an MBA from St Thomas University.

Johanne Perera is one of the Directors of Zakha Group and GVolt Global, and also serves as the Managing Director of JC Financials Inc., a firm established to support mining and infrastructure acquisitions across global markets.

With 24 years of cross-sector leadership, he has built a career at the intersection of finance, strategic infrastructure, and international trade. His background includes managing private equity funds and hedge vehicles with global exposure, advising on high-level financial instruments—from securities and government bonds to superannuation and life products—and structuring transactions and agreements across multiple jurisdictions, including offshore banking hubs.

He currently holds mandates in the commercial construction and mining sectors, providing critical insight into resource-backed investments and real-asset strategies. His experience extends across regulated financial products, with deep expertise in domestic and international compliance frameworks, including those relevant to U.S. financial and legal standards.

Rooted in a three-generation global family trade that began in the tea industry at age 14, Johanne brings a deep respect for legacy, accountability, and precision. He is well-versed in working discreetly with high-level stakeholders and excels at aligning capital, partnerships, and strategic direction with long-term national and economic interests