OC50 2025: Jason Huang

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JASON HUANG

FOUNDER / CEO

TS CONDUCTOR CORP.

WHY: Leads Huntington Beach-based company TS Conductor, seeking role in huge electric grid. Says its high-capacity power lines with a carbon fiber core “can carry up to triple the electricity” compared to the older technology.

IN THE NEWS: Holds a PhD in materials sciences and an MBA from Ohio State. Sees need to modernize power lines for more efficiency. In July 2024, announced the closing of a $60M growth investment round led by Wellington Management.

NOTABLE: Company says its high-performance conductors are suitable for both new build and reconductoring projects. Says there are 100K miles of high-capacity power lines needing an upgrade.

IN HIS WORDS: “The electric grid is the backbone of our clean energy future, and it urgently needs a 21st-century upgrade. We’re deeply grateful for the support of industry-leading investors who recognize the potential of our advanced conductor technology. With this funding round, we’re scaling up production to put our proven solution into the hands of utilities faster.”

Jason Huang and Rulong Chen, chairwoman and co-founder of TS Conductor, talk to students at UCI’s Lunch and Learn