8 Clockwise is a story told through a number, a direction, and a mark; focused on taking the human energy access from Finite to Infinite.
The brand symbolizes the mission of driving energy access and decarbonization at scale, starting from the earliest stages of innovation to scalable impact. At its core, 8 Clockwise represents cycle of continuous improvement and innovation to tap into the various forms of infinite energy, all around us.
With deep network in relevant industry verticals and experience in strategic partnerships, sustainability frameworks and compliance, our team brings over 50 years of real world experience in venture building, growth, scale-up and continuous improvement for businesses.
Vineet founded 8 Clockwise with the vision to empower startups and enterprises to thrive while making a positive impact on the environment.
He is passionate about infinite energy access to all humans, which he believes can only come from innovation, democratizing technology and building a culture of circularity. He is a proven technology commercialization and business scale up leader with 17+ years of experience in technology companies like Curtiss Wright, Caltrol and Honeywell.
Most notably, he served as the business leader for Honeywell’s Lithium-ion battery business where he launched the first performance guarantee product in the energy storage industry. At 8 Clockwise he brings this business building and scale up experience to help the portfolio companies and advisory clients scale and navigate the dynamic landscape of sustainable economic growth, environmental sustainability and social sustainability.
Principal Consultant, Carbon Accounting
Liya is a recognized expert in energy policy and climate change, bringing over a decade of experience in climate change mitigation and energy transition. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering, and her work has shaped national, regional, and sectoral decarbonization pathways, backed by deep expertise in GHG emissions inventories, the GHG Protocol, and the LEAP platform.
Her research has been featured in top journals like Energy and Advances in Climate Change Research, and she continues to serve the academic community as a peer reviewer for several international publications.
Liya plays an instrumental in helping our corporate and public sector clients define and execute long-term carbon reduction strategies rooted in rigorous analysis and practical impact.
Principal Consultant, ESG Strategy
As a dedicated sustainability professional, Helena brings over a decade of experience studying and working in the field. She holds a Master’s in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and has focused her career on ESG assessment and strategy, most recently at Arcadia.
Helena plays a key role in helping our clients unlock the power of corporate responsibility, ESG frameworks, and investor engagement to drive sustainable growth.
She’s deeply passionate about a wide range of sustainability topics and brings a thoughtful, systems-driven approach to helping businesses grow stronger and faster through smart, values-aligned decision-making.
Mike Imagawa is a recognized leader in the Battery and Materials Industry, with 25+ years of deep technical and commercialization experience, with a career spanning leadership and commercialization roles at global materials giants including Umicore, Dow Corning, and Johnson Matthey. Most notably, he served as General Manager, Japan for Johnson Matthey’s Battery Materials division, where he led business operations and market development across one of the world’s most competitive energy ecosystems. That division was later acquired by Epsilon Advanced Materials, reflecting its strategic importance in the global battery supply chain.
Mike supports our venture studio activities, helping us identify and scale high-potential startups in the battery and energy storage space. His unique mix of domain expertise spanning cathodes, anodes, electrolytes, cell manufacturing & recycling, and commercialization savvy makes him an incredible asset as we deepen our climate-tech venture building work.
Corporate Secretary & Principal ESG Compliance Consultant, India
Sai brings over a decade of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management, working across diverse industries and regulatory landscapes in India. A qualified Company Secretary and a law graduate from Osmania University with Advanced Diploma in Contracts from NALSAR University of Law, one of India’s premier legal institutions, Sai has built a career leading compliance initiatives with a sharp focus on risk mitigation and governance excellence. Notably, at the GMR Group, she played a pivotal role in driving corporate governance and regulatory compliance for one of India’s largest infrastructure and energy conglomerates.
At 8 Clockwise, Sai focuses on strengthening our presence in the region and deepening our ability to support clients with our ESG compliance and governance capabilities helping them negotiate the complex regulatory environments with confidence and integrity.
