# Eric Laufer Entrepreneur with ventures in renewable energy technology, real estate, and film. Founder and president of the Laufer Wind Group and Idalia Solar Technologies. Holds multiple patents for wind energy technology. Stanford degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Democratic donor. Founded [Public Wise](https://publicwise.org/) in 2019, a voter mobilization organization focused on increasing turnout in minority communities. Board member of [Western Resource Advocates](https://westernresourceadvocates.org/). Financial backer of the [[Searchlight Institute]] alongside Stephen Mandel. **Online:** [Public Wise bio](https://publicwise.org/about/board-eric/) **Organization:** Laufer Wind Group, Idalia Solar Technologies, Braven Films **Location:** New York City --- ## Entries **[[2025-10-29]]:** Identified in NYT coverage of Searchlight Institute launch as one of the billionaire donors backing Adam Jentleson's new think tank.