Our vision is to save the $150BN worth of energy wasted by buildings annually.
DOE estimates that roughly one-third, or more, of the energy used by buildings is wasted at an annual cost of $150 billion.
With Joulea’s ability to forecast building performance accurately and clearly, building owners can confidently lead their buildings toward increased profitability and reduced carbon footprint.
Joulea’s founding story
“After graduating, I went into the world of commercial real estate development offices and started seeing buildings could be built better. Aerospace came to mind. So I went to back to Georgia Tech. I started noticing it. I was like, okay, this thing is called the integrated product management method of aerospace.
When, let’s say, Lockheed Martin wins the F-22 contract, they’re essentially thinking about the best way to design it so that not only does it hit all the missions that are needed… but also how they take care of it, how the Air Force takes care of it, post use. It’s almost like a very collaborative internal system that they use in order to be able to make better products the next time. And so it’s very it’s very cyclical.
Whereas in our world of real estate, it’s kind of siloed a little bit. So trying to bring that cyclicality of the aerospace industry as well as the robustness of how to think about things comprehensively.”
“[We are] trying to bring that cyclicality of the aerospace industry as well as the robustness of how to think about things comprehensively [to real estate].”
“All this uncertainty that we face in the world of commercial real estate, if you put that thinking to it from the aerospace world, then you can really hopefully make a dent.
And so that’s where we are today…. We’re working with building owners and post occupancy on how their buildings, you know, how their buildings are using energy in order to create those [energy] models.”
— Ramtin Motahar | Founder & CEO of Joulea
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OUR MISSION
To empower building owners to maximize profitability and minimize carbon footprint with the built environment's most accurate energy assessment platform powered by AI, drone technology, and building energy experts — we are where innovation meets sustainability.
Our core values
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At Joulea, we understand that changes and challenges are inevitable in any business, and we are committed to embracing them with a spirit of perseverance, adaptability, and innovation. We face obstacles head-on, learn from setbacks, and keep pushing the action forward to achieve our goals. By valuing resiliency, we are better equipped to navigate change, take customer feedback, and seize opportunities.
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At the heart of our culture lies a deep commitment to empathy. We strive to understand and resonate with the experiences of both our customers and our team members. By actively addressing their needs and challenges, we create a supportive and understanding environment that fosters meaningful connections and solutions. This empathetic approach propels us forward, making our collective journey successful and profoundly rewarding.
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We champion a culture where asking questions and pursuing new knowledge aren't just encouraged but crucial. This relentless curiosity fuels our drive for learning and innovation, helping us push boundaries and continuously explore fresh possibilities. We believe every question asked is a step towards the next big breakthrough.
By valuing resiliency, we are better equipped to navigate change, take customer feedback, seize opportunities, and achieve long-term success.
Meet the team
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Ramtin Motahar
FOUNDER/CEO
MS, Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Kiarash Ahmadi
CTO
MS, Computational Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Ujjwal Gupta
AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS ENGINEER
MS, Robotics Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Saurabh Kashid
AUTONOMY ENGINEER
MS, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Sourav Dey
AI BUILDING ENGINEER
PhD, Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
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Amartya Mandal
MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER
MS, Bioinformatics, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Ashlyn D'Souza
MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER
MS, Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Dhruv Karve
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
MS, Bioinformatics, Georgia Institute of Technology
Meet Joulea’s advisors
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Dimitri Mavris
ADVISOR, ADVANCED AERIAL SYSTEMS
PhD, Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Jennifer Singh
ADVISOR, STRATEGY
MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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John McDonald
ADVISOR, SMART GRID EXPERT
PE, MBA, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
