Curtis VanWalleghem, CEO and Co-Founder of Hydrostor, Named Among the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs at 2025 Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit

Today, Goldman Sachs is recognizing Hydrostor CEO and Co-Founder, Curtis VanWalleghem, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2025 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.

The Summit brings together founders and CEOs who are driving change across industries and driving meaningful change. Curt’s recognition highlights his leadership in advancing long-duration energy storage and building Hydrostor’s into a global force for enabling a cleaner, more reliable, and resilient energy future.

“We are pleased to recognize Curtis as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2025,” said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. “Under Curtis, the Hydrostor team has not only built a successful enterprise, they are redefining industry paradigms. This year’s Summit has brought together many of the best business minds to talk about harnessing the full potential of AI and building the next generation of businesses.”

Now in its 14th year, the Builders and Innovators Summit is the can’t miss gathering for Founders and CEOs of hypergrowth companies. Previous honorees have gone on to lead multi-billion dollar companies, both in the private and public markets. In addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs each year, the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.

As the world accelerates toward the next generation of grid infrastructure, Hydrostor continues to pioneer scalable long-duration energy storage solutions that unlock the full potential of renewables and strengthen grid reliability for generations to come.

Curtis’ recognition at the Builders and Innovators Summit comes at a pivotal moment for the energy sector, with global demand for clean, flexible power surging. Under his leadership, Hydrostor is not only delivering breakthrough technology but also expanding its global footprint and creating long-term value for communities, the planet, and investors.