NextNRG appoints Michael Weisz to strategic advisory board

August 13, 2025 10:15 AM EDT

NextNRG, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXXT) announced the appointment of Michael Weisz to its Strategic Advisory Board. The company develops AI-driven energy solutions including smart microgrids, wireless electric vehicle charging, and mobile fuel delivery services.



Weisz founded and previously served as CEO of Yieldstreet, described as the largest direct-to-consumer alternative investment platform in the United States. During his tenure, Yieldstreet deployed over $6 billion across various asset classes and completed acquisitions including Cadre and Athena Art Finance. The platform secured more than $250 million from venture and private equity investors.



"Michael's ability to build and scale market-leading platforms makes him an ideal advisor for NextNRG at this pivotal stage," said Michael D. Farkas, Executive Chairman and CEO of NextNRG. "His combination of vision and execution, M&A expertise, and capital markets leadership will play a key role in supporting our go-to-market strategy and driving our growth initiatives."



Weisz commented that NextNRG operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the global energy transition. "This is exactly the kind of inflection point where disciplined execution, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and intelligent capital deployment can create extraordinary value," he said.



The appointment adds to NextNRG's Strategic Advisory Board, which is chaired by Gary M. Goldfarb. NextNRG's business includes its Next Utility Operating System, which uses AI and machine learning for energy management, and a growing fleet of fuel delivery trucks following acquisitions of Yoshi Mobility's fuel division and Shell Oil trucks.



Before Yieldstreet, Weisz founded Soli Capital, a litigation finance and specialty finance platform. He currently leads a family office with investments across multiple asset classes and advises founders and executives on growth and strategic matters.


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