Building for others.
Andy Klump is driven by the belief that the most important aspect of a leader’s work is what they can build for others. His commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond the companies he’s led and the markets he’s served, encompassing rare disease research, entrepreneurial education, and philanthropic pursuits.
IDefine
Inspired by the birth of his special needs daughter Natalya in 2012, Andy co-founded two charities to seek a cure for those with intellectual disabilities, starting with Kleefstra syndrome (KS), a rare genetic disorder. Most recently in 2020, he and four other co-founders established IDefine as a 501(c)(3) to identify life-changing treatments and cures for KS. Collectively, both organizations have raised over $5M in research funding. Please feel free to reach out to Andy if you share expertise in the rare disease sector.
IDefine Moments
Education & Stewardship
Andy believes access to entrepreneurship should not be determined by background or circumstance. Having grown up below the poverty line in St. Louis, Andy seeks to share his insights and experiences with students and aspiring entrepreneurs, giving them the support they need to break new ground and create businesses of their own. Through speaking engagements, academic partnerships, and nonprofit programs like Aspire Institute, he offers insights, lessons, and advice for the next generation of global entrepreneurs and leaders in society.
Philanthropy
While leading Clean Energy Associates for 17 years, Andy spearheaded many philanthropic activities focused on rural electrification, education and social responsibility. Some of these initiatives include the following:
Cameroon Solar Deployment
Under Andy’s leadership, CEA brought solar power to the Meyo Elie Health Center in Southern Cameroon. Before having reliable power, the center had to evacuate critical care patients to big cities. CEA built a 2.6 kW solar system, including design by its Engineering Services team, procurement by its Supply Chain Management team, and system installation. With greater power, the center could enable more medical care, and have a greater impact in the area.
We Care Solar
Andy also led CEA to support We Care Solar, a nonprofit organization mobilizing solar electricity and energy storage to help women survive childbirth. The organization provides Solar Suitcases to health facilities that lack reliable electricity, offering an easy-to-use solar electric system equipped with a solar panel, lithium-ion battery, high-efficiency LED lights, charging ports, and fetal Doppler. CEA’s experts helped We Care Solar navigate complex solar and storage supply chains, ensuring the Solar Suitcase is supported by the most cost-effective and reliable PV and battery equipment.