Danny Kennedy is the CEO of New Energy Nexus (NEX), the world’s leading ecosystem of funds and accelerators supporting clean energy entrepreneurs. NEX started in Silicon Valley and now runs programs in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Uganda, and the USA. Since 2004, it has accelerated over 600 clean energy startups, supported over 3000 entrepreneurs, and mobilised over $1.5 billion in investment. 
Kennedy is also an advisor to clean energy companies in Australia, China, Kenya, the Philippines, U.S., and elsewhere. 

Kennedy co-founded Sungevity, a solar pioneer in 2007, was the first backer of a now $6 billion solar loan provider Mosaic in 2011, as well as an author of a book on rooftop solar. He speaks regularly to media and at major conferences and is co-host with Cate Blanchett of "Climate of Change", a podcast on Audible.