Peter Godart

Co-Founder, CEO at Found Energy

Peter Godart has a diverse work experience in various fields. Peter is currently serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of Found Energy since June 2022. Peter is also working as a Fellow at Activate since June 2022. In terms of their academic career, Peter worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from August 2021 to July 2022. Prior to that, they held roles as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at MIT from September 2017 to August 2021. Before joining MIT, Peter worked at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a Robotics Technologist and Project Manager from August 2015 to August 2017. Peter also worked as an R&D Engineer at Two Bit Circus in 2014 and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the MIT Media Lab in 2012. Additionally, they gained industry experience as an Engineering Intern at Panasonic in 2011. Throughout their career, Peter has been involved in research and development projects related to robotics, power systems, construction kits, and engineering competitions.

Peter Godart has a strong educational background in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. Peter began their education journey at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2011, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in 2015. After completing their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education at MIT, obtaining a Master of Science (MS) degree between 2017 and 2019. During this period, their field of study is not specified. Peter's academic journey culminated in earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT between 2019 and 2021.

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  • Co-Founder, CEO

    June, 2022 - present