West Palm Beach August 2026

8 W E S T PA L M B E A C H | A U G U S T 2 0 2 6 COVER FEATURE Brian Matthews FOUNDER & CEO - AMPERA PROFILES OF LEADERSHIP - By Dan Hauser | Photos by Neil Cohen Photography and Thomas Winter - I n an era where energy demand is accelerating across industries—from artificial intelligence to large-scale infrastructure—the need for reliable, scalable power solutions has never been more critical. That is the space AMPERA is working to address, bringing an advanced system designed to simplify how organizations access and manage energy. While the company, which has placed its world headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, is in the early stages, its creation reflects years of development and experience. “The company was founded in June of 2025,” Brian Matthews, Founder and CEO of AMPERA, said, “So right now we’re effectively new as a company, but the foundations of the company were created over a much longer period of time.” For Brian, that distinction is key. AMPERA is not simply a startup entering the market—it is the result of a long evolution of ideas, technology, and execution. In fact, that experience extends beyond design, influencing how the company builds and delivers its systems.