Michael Kohen

Michael Kohen is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in autonomy, automation, and product management. Currently serving as the VP of Autonomy & Automation Platform at Blue River Technology, a division of John Deere, Michael is focused on developing next-generation products for future growers and builders. Prior to this role, Michael founded and led SparkAI, which was acquired by John Deere, and innovated in healthcare as VP of Product at Hero. Michael's career also includes significant contributions at Zoox, where responsibilities included leading product management for autonomous mobility initiatives, and co-founding Wonder to provide on-demand research. Additional experience includes a role in operations and strategy at Divide, an investment banking analyst position at Goldman Sachs, and research leadership in biofuels at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies. Michael holds a degree from Harvard University, earned between 2005 and 2009.