About GridZero Inc.
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Founder/President/CEO Peter Ortmann shares more about GridZero's history and vision.
GridZero Inc. is a privately held venture development company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded by Peter “The AngelPreneur” Ortmann, also known by many as The Shark, GridZero is wholly owned by his AngelPreneur
Venture Group (APVG).
Originally launched to provide consulting services for estate and business clients in off-grid living, micro-farming, water generation, and alternative energy systems, GridZero has since evolved into a bold and visionary platform for new and exciting businesses that showcase innovation and creative thinking only a serious entrepreneur with passion can offer.
After years of development, we’ve restructured GridZero to focus exclusively on launching several large-scale, stand-alone ventures—each designed to make a positive impact and operate independently under the GridZero Venture Fund. Our goal is to self-fund, launch, and grow these companies with the intention of taking GridZero public by 2028.
Our Unique Self-Funding Strategy
To fund this mission without relying on traditional outside investors, Peter developed ClubZERO Rewards, a unique membership-based funding model. ClubZERO members contribute monthly dues that help launch our Venture Fund companies.
Iin return, they will earn ClubZERO Reward Tokens—a virtual, non-cash rewards currency used to define the quarterly Reward Credit values to be distributed to our members, Reward Credits are based on the quarterly pre-tax profit contributions from GridZero and ClubZERO operations, plus a 20% pool of monthly membership dues. Reward Credits are posted to member accounts to redeem for travel, merchandise, and special offers through the online membership store.
ClubZERO is a win-win model designed to build businesses while rewarding early supporters, and members long-term. It redefines what it means to be part of a true entrepreneurial startup community.
Leadership and Vision
As GridZero’s portfolio grows, The Shark plans to hire a dedicated President to oversee daily operations while he remains CEO. This will allow him to focus on producing his reality web series, The AngelPreneur: Building The Dream in Real Time, that will document and showcase the real-world challenges and milestones behind launching our ventures.
Aquarium Plaza: The Shark’s Legacy Project
At the heart of GridZero’s mission lies its flagship project—the proposed Aquarium Plaza Corporate Center in Las Vegas. This six-acre facility will serve as GridZero’s headquarters and as a active showcase for the many technologies, systems and concepts we’ve developed.
As the centerpiece of the Aquarium Plaza will be Marissa’s Reef for Heavenly Helpers, a saltwater aquarium memorial exhibit honoring The Sharks late granddaughter and other children lost to natural causes. It will also house:
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Aquarium Gallery Restaurant a full service restaurant
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ReefShark Apparel & Accessories retail store
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Sunstar Virtual GolfClub plly over 100 courses virtually
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A micro-farming basement with atmospheric water generation
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A rooftop produce garden with solar-integrated systems
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Solar-covered parking with fast EV charging stations
Our goal is to break ground in Las Vegas in 2026, with plans to open in late-2026. Alternate sites in Nevada, California and Hawaii are also under reviewi. By 2030 we plan to have three similar Aquarium Plazas built.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
2025 marks a critical year for GridZero—one filled with big plans, bold moves, and meaningful progress. We’re actively preparing to launch seven venture companies under the GridZero umbrella, each offering scalable solutions to real-world challenges.
We invite you to explore our website and check back frequently as we update each venture page throughout Spring 2025. The official launch of ClubZERO and our web series is targeted for late July 2025.