San Francisco Bay Area
Independent technical judgement for advanced materials and energy-conversion systems.
Translating first-principles physics, chemistry and failure modes into investable reality. Helping investors, founders and operators make high-stakes technical decisions with confidence.
Quantum-/electron-scale behavior
Emergent material/device behavior
System-level performance
Failure mechanisms
Services
Specialized expertise for deep-tech ventures navigating complex technical challenges.
Deep-Tech Technical Diligence & Strategy
Independent technical assessment for investors and leadership teams evaluating materials- and energy-intensive technologies.
Technical Due Diligence
Technology Pathway Evaluation
Technical Risk Assessment
Strategic Technical Oversight & Founder Decision Support
Hands-on leadership and strategic guidance for teams and founders needing senior guidance without a full-time hire.
Technical Mentorship
Decision-Focused Guidance
Validation & Readiness Planning
Electrolysis Systems Diagnostics
Independent, vendor-neutral diagnosis to guide operational, design and scale-up decisions in water electrolysis systems.
Root Cause Diagnostics
Performance Diagnostics
Reliability & Optimization
Materials Performance & Diagnostics
Evidence-based interpretation of materials behavior and degradation using existing data and literature. Lab-free approach.
Materials Risk Assessment
Data-Driven Analytics
Characterization & Validation Guidance
Operating Principles
Foundational commitments that guide every engagement.
Independent, vendor-neutral technical judgment
No conflicts of interest. Recommendations based solely on technical merit and your strategic objectives.
Hands-on when required; strategic by default
Flexible engagement ranging from high-level advisory to embedded technical work, depending on your needs.
Seamlessly embedded support
Transparent scope definitions, predictable deliverables, and clear communication throughout the engagement.
Decision-focused, risk-driven engagement
Every analysis centers on reducing uncertainty and informing the decisions that matter most.
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL
Dr. Vedran Jovic
Bridging the gap between fundamental science and commercial application, with deep expertise in materials science, electrochemistry, and energy technologies.
Adjunct Research Professor, Boston University
Former Senior Staff Scientist, GNS Science (Crown Research Institute)
Former post-doctoral research scientist at the Advanced Light Source synchrotron, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
12+ years across industrial R&D and applied research
Research Impact
21
h-index
32
i10-index
2,000+
Citations
Peer-reviewed publications spanning electrochemistry, materials degradation, and energy systems
Why we exist
In materials- and energy-intensive technologies, progress is rarely limited by ambition — it’s limited by clarity.
Complex systems, incomplete data, and technical uncertainty make it difficult to know which signals matter and which paths will actually lead forward. True Vector exists to bring technical clarity where it matters most. By distilling complexity into clear, evidence-based insight, we help investors, founders, and operators make decisions grounded in data — not assumptions — and move forward with confidence.
The name True Vector reflects this purpose. In physics and engineering, a vector is defined by both magnitude and direction. Being “true” means getting both right: understanding the real technical signal, and ensuring it points toward a viable outcome. Our role is to identify that true direction — and help you commit capital, time, and effort with precision.
Let's Work Together
Whether you're evaluating a technology investment, scaling up a new process, or navigating a technical challenge, reach out to discuss how True Vector can help.
San Francisco Bay Area, California