Business Development Lead (Tapestry)
X Development, LLC, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Tapestry is Alphabet’s moonshot for the electric grid, working at the frontier where energy’s complexity meets AI’s potential. We were born at X, the innovation lab responsible for breakthrough technologies like Waymo, Verily and Google Brain.
To keep pace with humanity’s growing energy needs, the world needs a grid that is visible and understandable. We provide that clarity by building advanced, AI-enabled analytical and planning tools that allow the entire energy ecosystem to plan smarter, move faster, and operate more efficiently—ensuring electricity remains reliable and affordable for everyone.
This is a global effort. Tapestry supports partners in the U.S., U.K., Chile, New Zealand, Australia and Brazil as they build a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Joining Tapestry allows you to do the best work of your life as part of a multidisciplinary team of experts in AI, energy systems, software engineering and product design—all collaborating to reshape energy on a global scale. If you want to tackle problems that matter and build tools with real impact, we would love to meet you. Learn more about our team and our mission here.
About the role
As a Business Development Lead at Tapestry, you will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and advancing strategic commercial and partnership opportunities across global energy markets. The position will work directly with energy industry participants including developers, utilities, and grid operators. This role will increase new business velocity, but is not a traditional quota-carrying sales position. A Business Development Lead at Tapestry will focus on accelerating commercial opportunities through strategic, innovative business development. You will work closely with product, power systems engineers, partnerships and leadership to understand customer needs, validate use cases, and structure early commercial and partnership engagements. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in ambiguity, balancing long-term opportunity development with near-term execution, and helping define how business development works at an early-stage company. How you will make 10X Impact
Identify, qualify, prioritize, and advance strategic partnership and early commercial opportunities aligned with Tapestry’s product roadmap and technical capabilities Structure and lead partnership discussions with utilities, energy providers, and ecosystem partners, including framing Tapestry's product value and impact, defining mutual success criteria, and establishing clear commercial terms and expectations Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and leadership to translate market signals into product direction and development priorities Engage with industry stakeholders to understand regulatory dynamics, market trends, and competitive landscapes across global energy markets Support the design and execution of early commercial engagements, including non-standard partnership structures Track and communicate opportunity progress and learnings, providing regular updates that inform strategy and support company priorities Represent Tapestry externally at industry events and partner forums to build credibility, relationships, and long-term market presence What you should have
10+ years of relevant experience in the energy or electricity industry, preferably in business development, partnerships, or commercial strategy Experience working with utilities, energy providers, grid operators, or adjacent ecosystem partners Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder discussions in ambiguous or early-stage environments, including rigorous attention to detail, stakeholder management, and follow through Ability to personally structure and execute the financial logic, deal economics, and understand required commercial terms Strong ability to build relationships and influence across technical, commercial, and executive audiences Experience developing and negotiating non-standard commercial agreements or innovative partnership structures Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly synthesize and share insights Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM tools for opportunity tracking and reporting It’d be great if you also had one or more of these
Familiarity with power systems, grid operations, or energy market structures Experience supporting or launching early-stage or first-of-kind products Comfort operating in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities Strong analytical thinking and ability to articulate trade-offs and implications An entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative, low-ego approach Our values
Take charge : We take initiative and own outcomes that move the mission forward. Transform with purpose : We build solutions that solve real problems and create meaningful impact. Be a Tapestry, not a thread : We collaborate across diverse skills and perspectives to achieve more than we can individually. Always fine-tune : We stay curious, seek feedback, and refine our understanding as we learn. Stay grounded : We listen openly, value different perspectives, and stay focused on what matters most. What we offer
A culture that supports growth, ownership, and meaningful impact, along with: Competitive salary and equity Medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous PTO and flexible hybrid work model 401(k) with employer contribution The ability to work on important real-world problems within an Alphabet-backed environment The US base salary range for this full-time position is $168,000 - $246,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. An Equal Opportunity Workplace
At X, we celebrate difference and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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As a Business Development Lead at Tapestry, you will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and advancing strategic commercial and partnership opportunities across global energy markets. The position will work directly with energy industry participants including developers, utilities, and grid operators. This role will increase new business velocity, but is not a traditional quota-carrying sales position. A Business Development Lead at Tapestry will focus on accelerating commercial opportunities through strategic, innovative business development. You will work closely with product, power systems engineers, partnerships and leadership to understand customer needs, validate use cases, and structure early commercial and partnership engagements. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in ambiguity, balancing long-term opportunity development with near-term execution, and helping define how business development works at an early-stage company. How you will make 10X Impact
Identify, qualify, prioritize, and advance strategic partnership and early commercial opportunities aligned with Tapestry’s product roadmap and technical capabilities Structure and lead partnership discussions with utilities, energy providers, and ecosystem partners, including framing Tapestry's product value and impact, defining mutual success criteria, and establishing clear commercial terms and expectations Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and leadership to translate market signals into product direction and development priorities Engage with industry stakeholders to understand regulatory dynamics, market trends, and competitive landscapes across global energy markets Support the design and execution of early commercial engagements, including non-standard partnership structures Track and communicate opportunity progress and learnings, providing regular updates that inform strategy and support company priorities Represent Tapestry externally at industry events and partner forums to build credibility, relationships, and long-term market presence What you should have
10+ years of relevant experience in the energy or electricity industry, preferably in business development, partnerships, or commercial strategy Experience working with utilities, energy providers, grid operators, or adjacent ecosystem partners Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder discussions in ambiguous or early-stage environments, including rigorous attention to detail, stakeholder management, and follow through Ability to personally structure and execute the financial logic, deal economics, and understand required commercial terms Strong ability to build relationships and influence across technical, commercial, and executive audiences Experience developing and negotiating non-standard commercial agreements or innovative partnership structures Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly synthesize and share insights Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM tools for opportunity tracking and reporting It’d be great if you also had one or more of these
Familiarity with power systems, grid operations, or energy market structures Experience supporting or launching early-stage or first-of-kind products Comfort operating in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities Strong analytical thinking and ability to articulate trade-offs and implications An entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative, low-ego approach Our values
Take charge : We take initiative and own outcomes that move the mission forward. Transform with purpose : We build solutions that solve real problems and create meaningful impact. Be a Tapestry, not a thread : We collaborate across diverse skills and perspectives to achieve more than we can individually. Always fine-tune : We stay curious, seek feedback, and refine our understanding as we learn. Stay grounded : We listen openly, value different perspectives, and stay focused on what matters most. What we offer
A culture that supports growth, ownership, and meaningful impact, along with: Competitive salary and equity Medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous PTO and flexible hybrid work model 401(k) with employer contribution The ability to work on important real-world problems within an Alphabet-backed environment The US base salary range for this full-time position is $168,000 - $246,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. An Equal Opportunity Workplace
At X, we celebrate difference and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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