Aaron Bernstein
About Aaron Bernstein
Aaron Bernstein is the Vice President of Partnerships at Breakthrough Energy, with a background in leadership roles at Facebook, Qualcomm, and other tech companies.
Vice President, Partnerships at Breakthrough Energy
Aaron Bernstein currently holds the position of Vice President, Partnerships at Breakthrough Energy since 2021. In this role, he focuses on forging strategic alliances and partnerships to advance the organization's mission towards sustainable energy solutions. His extensive experience in the tech and telecom industries informs his approach to creating impactful collaborations.
Co-Creator and Board Member at Telecom Infra Project
From 2017 to 2021, Aaron Bernstein was a Co-Creator and Board Member of the Telecom Infra Project, an initiative he co-founded. The project brings together over 500 companies aimed at advancing connectivity infrastructure. He was instrumental in driving strategic initiatives to enhance global telecom infrastructure.
Director, Connectivity Ecosystem Programs and Mobile Partnerships at Facebook
Aaron Bernstein worked at Facebook from 2011 to 2021. Initially, he served as Director, Mobile Partnerships, where he focused on strategic alliances with major companies like Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung. Later, he was the Director of Connectivity Ecosystem Programs, engaging with policy makers and global organizations to drive the company's connectivity initiatives.
Director, Business Development at Qualcomm
Between 2003 and 2011, Aaron Bernstein was the Director of Business Development, Developer Ecosystem at Qualcomm. He played a significant role in establishing partnerships with the first wave of mobile content and app providers, contributing to the early development of the mobile internet.
MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Aaron Bernstein completed his MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management between 1998 and 2000. The business education he received has been pivotal in his various leadership roles across the tech and telecom industries.