The Engine Built by MIT PERSPECTIVES Fall 2020

 

Creating world-changing energy storage tech is tough. Doing it during a pandemic is even tougher. In this edition of Perspectives, Ted Wiley, Co-Founder, President, and COO of Form Energy (a portfolio company) describes his company's journey amidst global uncertainty, including its challenges finding new talent, managing a remote workforce, and continuing the rapid pace of engineering progress required in a Tough Tech company.

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Ted is a Co-Founder as well as President and COO of Form Energy. He was previously a Co-Founder and VP of Product and Corporate Strategy at Aquion Energy, a manufacturer of sodium ion batteries and electricity storage systems. He holds an MBA from Harvard and a BA in physics from Seattle University.

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Quaise is unlocking geothermal energy through disruptive, hybrid deep drilling technology. The startup’s core innovation is its gyrotron-powered millimeter-wave energy drilling system that has the capability of drilling 10-20km into the Earth.

Quaise founders (L-R): Carlos Araque (CEO), Henry Phan, Franck Monmont, Paul Woskov, Matthew Houde

The Summit will be entirely digital this year, and will feature our traditional mix of fireside chats, case studies, conversations, and 1:1 networking. Speakers include:  Day 1 | Build: Tom Kalil, CIO, Schmidt Futures Matt Rogers, Co-Founder, Nest Labs & Founder, Incite.org Jennifer Holmgren, CEO, LanzaTech Pat Brown, CEO & Founder, Impossible Foods  Alán Aspuru-Guzik, Professor at the University of Toronto & Faculty Member, Vector Institute And more... Day 2 | Invest: Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Ash Carter, former Secretary of Defense Lila Preston, Co-Head Growth Equity Strategy, Generation Investment Management Ryan Popple, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Proterra Andrew Beebe, Managing Director, Obvious Ventures Founder pitches by Tough Tech companies And more... Click here to get the full agenda, speaker updates, and to apply to register.

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The Engine, built by MIT, is a venture firm that invests in early-stage companies solving the world’s biggest problems through the convergence of breakthrough science, engineering, and leadership. Our mission is to accelerate the path to market for Tough Tech companies through access to a unique combination of investment, infrastructure, and a vibrant ecosystem.