Start Your Battery Career with Confidence — One Week at a Time.
Sign Up for Battery Industry Onboarding
The battery industry is booming, but breaking into it can feel overwhelming.
- Where do you start? Who should you follow? What should you learn first?
- How do you keep up with a field that moves this fast?
That’s exactly why Battery Industry Onboarding exists.
Created by Jill Pestana and Lauren Allanson, this free 5-week email series gives you a clear, simple roadmap into the world of batteries — no technical background required.
Together, Jill and Lauren bring deep industry experience, technical rigor, and practical guidance to help you accelerate your career.
Whether you're a student, career-switcher, engineer, policy professional, or industry newcomer, this onboarding helps you build the knowledge and network you need — in a fraction of the time it normally takes.
What You Get (For Free):
A curated crash course in the battery ecosystem, delivered straight to your inbox. Each week centers on a core pillar of industry understanding:
Week 1
Connect with the Battery Community
Week 2
Understand the Battery Value Chain
Week 3
Follow Trusted Battery News Sources
Week 4
Explore Battery Education & Learning Tools
Week 5
Network Effectively Online & In-Person
Why This Onboarding Saves You Months (or Years)
The biggest barrier to entering the battery field isn’t the science — it’s not knowing where to start.
Battery Industry Onboarding gives you:
✔ A curated list of high-quality resources
✔ In the right order
✔ With the context you need to understand them
✔ Plus weekly action steps to build your confidence and momentum
It’s like having two industry insiders guide you step-by-step into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world.
Who This Is For
Perfect for anyone who wants to build a meaningful career in batteries or clean energy, including:
Early-career professionals
Students and recent graduates
Engineers or scientists transitioning into field
Career-switchers from tech, finance, manufacturing, software, or policy
Anyone who wants to understand how the battery industry works
No technical background required — just curiosity and commitment.
Meet Your Guides
Jill Pestana
Founder & CEO of Pestana Solutions
Director of Research & Programming at NAATBatt International
Creator, Nanoverse Battery Courses
Jill is a recognized technical and strategy leader in battery science and engineering with 15+ years of experience, 14 issued patents, and a deep background spanning battery materials development, quality, reliability, safety, and data analytics across the advanced battery ecosystem. She has consulted with startups, Fortune 10s, government agencies, and OEMs, and is widely known for making complex battery technology clear, accurate, engaging, and accessible.
Lauren Allanson
Director of Member Development, Volta Foundation
Course Creator, Nanoverse Battery Courses
Lauren brings a powerful combination of ‘hands on’ technical training, commercial insight, and talent-connecting expertise to the battery community. At the Volta Foundation she leads member development, relationship building, and strategic community engagement across the global battery ecosystem. With a background in engineering and recruiting, Lauren has a sharp understanding of the market landscape, major players, and emerging trends.
Together, Jill and Lauren combine technical expertise, industry insight, and practical guidance to help you enter the battery industry with confidence.
Ready to Start Your Battery Journey?
Join thousands of learners who have already taken the first step into one of the world’s most impactful industries.
Sign up now to receive the free 5-week onboarding series.
Week 1 arrives immediately.
