Jesse Thornburg

Jesse Thornburg is an accomplished executive and engineer with a diverse background in renewable energy and technology. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Grid Fruit since February 2018, previous roles include CEO at KOPO, LLC, where Jesse developed sustainable water purification and transportation solutions, and Lead Engineer at Amahoro Energy, managing hydroelectric plants in Rwanda. Jesse's academic credentials include a PhD and MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, along with dual Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Comparative Media Studies from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Additionally, experience spans positions in hydroelectric power engineering, mechanical design, and robotics, highlighting strong capabilities in project management and engineering research focused on sustainable development.