Biolite

BioLite is a social enterprise that develops and distributes off-grid energy products for people living beyond the traditional grid. Serving outdoor, home, and emerging markets, the self-reliant energy company has reached over 15 million users with innovative power, lighting, and cooking solutions. The company has received numerous recognitions, including the CES Innovation Award, Popular Science’s Best of What’s New, Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards, BusinessWeek’s Most Promising Social Enterprise, and a nomination for Outdoor Retailer’s Inspiration Awards. Headquartered in Brooklyn, N.Y., the company was founded in 2009 by Jonathan Cedar and Alec Drummond.