Darin Cook

Darin Cook is the co-founder and co-CEO of Infinite Energy, a multi-state energy supplier founded in Florida in 1994. Since then, Infinite Energy has grown from its original two-man operation into one of the largest privately held companies in Florida, with more than 350 employees and $500 million in annual revenue. The company has been recognized several times as one of the best companies to work for in the state.

In addition to his active role within the company, Darin mentors entrepreneurial graduate students at the University of Florida. In 2004, the college named him Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2016, Infinite Energy was the Impact Winner by Business in the Greater Gainesville area. Also in 2016, Infinite Energy was the sole recipient of the University’s Pinnacle Award, which recognized the Gator-led business for making a significant impact through job creation, revenue generation, and innovation in its industry.

Prior to creating Infinite Energy, Darin was a natural gas buyer for Gainesville Regional Utilities and Florida Gas Utility. Darin is part of the Take Stock in Children program to help undeserved students obtain college scholarships. He also serves as a mentor for UF students at the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Program and the Poe Center for Business Ethics and Education Research. He is the chair of the Utility Advisory Board, a board member with the Gainesville Tech Council, a fellow at the Poe Center for Business Ethics and Education Research and an associate fellow with the Institute of Gainesville. Darin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in statistics from the University of Florida.