Etosha Cave is the Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Twelve, the carbon transformation company creating a future through the science of electrochemistry. At Twelve, Etosha leads efforts applying her research skills in electrocatalysis to convert captured carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals, fuels and other essential products typically made from fossil fuels. Her discoveries in electrochemistry have led to groundbreaking technology with applications that can disrupt traditional supply chain models across a variety of global industries including automotive, aviation, fashion and consumer-packaged goods, among others.

Etosha has been recognized as a visionary by the Smithsonian Institution and the U.S. Department of Energy, as well as media like Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. She has spoken at summits including the Jeff Bezos-hosted MARS Conference, Fortune Brainstorm, and Aspen Ideas Festival. Most recently, CNBC ranked her as a notable woman transforming business on their 2024 Changemakers list. Etosha is a graduate at Stanford University with both a Masters in Engineering and a Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering.