Levi

Levi Johnson is the founder and CEO of Tech Ascend, a visionary in tech innovation, sustainability, and community empowerment. Featured on TED Talks, Bloomberg TV, The Verge, Wired, Engadget, and other prominent platforms, Levi is also the author of "Bridging the Digital Divide: A Blueprint for Inclusive Tech" and "Empowering Futures: How Tech Can Serve Society."

Over his 20-year career, Levi has led projects in renewable energy integration, spearheaded initiatives for digital literacy, and served as a technology director at firms like Tesla, SpaceX, and Google. His last corporate position was Chief Innovation Officer at a division of Google, focusing on Sustainable Technologies and Community Impact Strategies. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Green Cities Initiative with the Environmental Protection Agency.

Tech Ascend has empowered thousands of individuals across over 400 startups and more than 40 countries. Levi has collaborated closely with organizations such as the United Nations Environment Programme, Intel, Dell, Apple, the Global Sustainability Forum, Cisco, IBM, Samsung, Qualcomm, Huawei, Amazon Web Services, Siemens, and many others. Additionally, he serves as an innovation advisor at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Levi holds two Master's degrees (in Computer Science from Stanford University, and in Environmental Policy from UC Berkeley), and he has completed coursework towards a Ph.D. in Sustainable Technology. An advocate for holistic living, Levi is also certified in permaculture design. Recently, he finished the Executive Education program in Sustainable Leadership at Harvard University.

On a sunny Thursday afternoon in March 2023, in the heart of Silicon Valley, Levi found himself back at his alma mater, Stanford University, where it all began. Surrounded by aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals, he shared insights on how to leverage technology for a greener, more inclusive future. The event marked not only a milestone in Levi’s personal journey but also highlighted the ongoing commitment of Tech Ascend to foster sustainable growth worldwide.