Operators, builders, technologists, and advisors for the distributed-energy transition.
8X Energy combines energy infrastructure experience, AI product development, legal/IP strategy, finance controls, and operating discipline to build decision intelligence for distributed energy resources.
John Bradley Dukes
John is a seasoned energy industry executive with over 25 years of experience building and delivering large-scale energy solutions. Throughout his career, he has delivered more than $1.5 billion in energy infrastructure projects from initial development through construction, while managing a $1 billion annual energy revenue portfolio with a focus on consistent performance and optimization. John has a strong track record in capital formation, having raised $65 million across angel and Series A funding rounds and deployed $380 million in distributed energy resource investments, achieving a 16% IRR. He has led cross-functional teams in pioneering market entry for innovative energy products including Energy-as-a-Service, Energy Savings Performance Contracts, and Power Purchase Agreements. His expertise spans federal, commercial, industrial, and healthcare energy solutions, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the sector's diverse needs and opportunities.
Babi Das
Babi is a serial entrepreneur and technology leader who has built and scaled multiple technology companies from the ground up through successful acquisitions. Throughout his career, he has raised over $40 million across various ventures to fuel innovation and growth, demonstrating a consistent ability to attract capital and deliver results. As a Board Member of IIMDA (Institute for Information Management and Data Analytics), Babi contributes to advancing data management system solutions at a think tank level. He holds multiple patents in application modernization and batch processing automation, reflecting his deep technical expertise and innovative approach to solving complex problems. With a background in control systems engineering, Babi brings extensive knowledge in business process automation and helps guide emerging AI and automation startups as an active advisor.
Patrick (Scott) Alban
Scott is Patent Counsel with over 25 years of experience providing integrated business and legal counsel across corporate strategy, risk management, and growth initiatives. He is an expert in complex transactions, patent and trademark litigation, and intellectual property portfolio management, bringing a comprehensive understanding of how legal strategy supports business objectives. Throughout his career, Scott has led legal teams and cross-functional initiatives across U.S. and international markets. He has a proven track record navigating complex regulatory environments and closing high-stakes deals, helping companies grow while managing risk effectively.
Michelle Dukes
Michelle is an operations and organizational leader whose experience reflects a strong foundation in structure, accountability, and execution within complex, regulated environments. Through hands-on leadership roles, she developed the ability to design and manage operational systems that keep organizations running smoothly, align teams, and support growth as demands increase. As a WOSB in the distributed energy resources space, she brings a practical, systems-oriented mindset, combining operational rigor with leadership experience to build scalable, compliant, and execution-ready solutions in a rapidly evolving market.
Tracy Das
Tracy is a seasoned accountant with over 25 years of experience delivering strategic financial leadership and accounting services across technology-driven businesses, with a special focus on startups. She has served as Accounting Manager and Controller for multiple technology companies, where she managed financial operations, compliance, and day-to-day accounting functions. With a Big 4 accounting and audit background, Tracy brings deep expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. She has built and implemented accounting policies, procedures, and control frameworks that support scalable growth as companies expand. Her current role includes leading strategic account management for accessibility compliance solutions serving enterprise and public sector clients. She oversees client onboarding, training, and ongoing support for WCAG, ADA Title II/III, and Section 508 compliance programs, ensuring clients have the guidance and resources they need to meet regulatory requirements.
Robert Booth
Robert is an AI and automation advisor with over 10 years of experience in the field and one successful exit under his belt. He joined an automation services company as its first employee and played a key role in scaling the organization from startup to over 400 employees. During his tenure, Robert built and led a practice that grew to over $10 million, managing a team of 40+ analysts and architects across enterprise deployments. He is recognized as a thought leader in AI strategy and implementation, maintaining an active presence in the industry through speaking, writing, and advisory work. Robert brings deep expertise in AI and automation adoption, change management, and business transformation, helping companies navigate the complexities of integrating new technologies into their operations.