
Arash Aazami is a futurist, energy philosopher, and entrepreneur dedicated to transforming how the world thinks about energy. He is also the host of the Synergy innovation ecosystem, a collaborative platform driving systemic innovation for a just and sustainable energy transition.
Arash Aazami is an energy philosopher, entrepreneur, and global advocate for the Internet of Energy. He founded the world’s first energy company that earned more as it sold less and developed the “Path to Zero” business model, awarded by MIT in 2014. His initiatives, including the Internet of Energy, have influenced energy policies internationally and redefined how we think about energy access and equity.
Through his leadership of Unify.energy and the Synergy innovation ecosystem, Arash unites innovators, communities, and institutions to co-create systemic solutions for energy challenges. As an advocate for systemic innovation, Arash fosters collaboration and drives bold, practical changes in the energy sector.
Invited by His Holiness the Dalai Lama for a dialogue on energy and climate, Arash combines technology, ethics, and a deep commitment to humanity in his work. His keynote speeches and writings inspire audiences to take bold action and reimagine the future of energy, guided by his mantra: dream.develop.do.
"Three qualities in Richard have made him an ideal fit to address our technical security audiences: Level of preparation, ability to make complex topics consumable, and his humor & wit. In every case, Richard came well prepared to address the material we had discussed in advance.
In my business, “no surprises” is the key to success, and Richard was always among the most reliable moving parts of our conference. Every fact shared is researched and footnoted, every claim backed up, and every opinion well thought through. His level of preparation makes him predictable. That is an essential quality.
“Mind-bender” and “he really made me re-think how I think” are common remarks from our attendees who hear Richard speak. He has a knack for taking technical topics and boiling them down to essential human concerns, and that sells well among my audience. He is a “futurist” in the truest sense of the word.
Finally, if you need someone to increase the energy of a delegation group, Richard is a great choice. His humor and wit are sophisticated, but really put a room full of professionals at ease. Richard is able to draw from so many experiences outside of technology to bring a lighter side to so many technical topics.
In sum, Richard unfailingly brings inspiration and hope to our audience. Attendees walk out of our events with Richard’s words stuck in their brains, and a sense of what’s possible. They then think of IANS as the source of that inspiration, and that’s good for my business."
Arash is going for the big change. He wants all of us to live better while consuming much less energy. His vision is that every person and every business only uses renewable resources. It feels like David is moving out to meet Goliath, but we all know who is winning that fight.