John Carey is the CEO and co-founder of Ovanova, where he pioneers portable solar and microgrid solutions that produce more energy than they consume, aiming to regenerate communities and strengthen the grid. Widely recognized for his expertise in advanced energy storage and microgrid deployment, Carey blends technical mastery with a decade of leadership in clean energy, driving projects that bring reliable, locally controlled power to places traditional utilities can’t reach.

Lester is the co-founder of Ovanova, where he focuses on deploying distributed energy solutions to create a more reliable and resilient power grid. He has spent his life building people and creating cultures of growth, now applying that same passion to solar plus storage microgrids, regenerative hubs, and disaster relief efforts across rural America. Through Ovanova Gives, he helps transform schools, churches, and local organizations into centers of resilience that produce more than they consume—power, food, training, and hope. Known for his ability to see beyond obstacles and mobilize people around a shared mission, Lester believes the future depends on environments where people come not to get, but to give—and in giving, unlock abundance. His vision is simple but urgent: to add as much value as possible to as many lives as soon as possible, while inspiring others to do the same.

Chris Snodgrass, a self-proclaimed “science fair kid” is the Chief Development Officer and co-founder of Ovanova, where he applies his lifelong passion for science and invention to the hands-on design and installation of innovative microgrid systems for commercial, industrial, and disaster relief applications. Guided by his curiosity to find simple solutions to big problems, Snodgrass excels at blending the principles of a bioengineer with the mastery of an electrician, ensuring every complex system becomes a simple and reliable tool in the field.

Peter is a software engineer and entrepreneur dedicated to using digital technology to solve societal problems. He has co-founded two startups and was a featured Keynote Speaker at ACM CHI 2023. His work, which has been recognized in Apple's 'Behind the Mac' campaign, by National Geographic, and in the Nominet Trust 100, consistently explores the intersection of innovation and social impact. Currently, Peter is channeling this expertise into a collaborative venture with Ovanova to develop the groundbreaking Grid Guardian AI platform. This ambitious project leverages artificial intelligence to create more efficient, resilient, and equitable energy grids. This partnership combines Peter's technical vision with Ovanova's commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions, positioning them at the forefront of distributed energy.