Danielle Applestone

Danielle Applestone, PhD, is a seasoned executive and thought-partner specializing in hardtech startups. As the founder of Applestone Consulting, Danielle provides fractional executive support and strategic guidance to CEOs. Previous roles include Interim People & Brand Leader at Antora Energy, where Danielle focused on building a culture to support rapid growth in decarbonization technology, and Chief Operating Officer at Jaro Fleet Technologies, leading initiatives in electric vehicle charging systems. Danielle co-founded Daughters of Rosie to promote diversity in manufacturing and hosted a podcast for Dell Technologies. With extensive experience in mentoring climate-focused startups and a strong academic background in Materials Science from The University of Texas at Austin, Danielle has significantly contributed to various technology and sustainability initiatives throughout a diverse career spanning more than two decades.