Eric Wilhelm

Eric Wilhelm has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Eric founded Squid Labs, LLC in 2004 and served as a Founder/Partner until 2007. In 2005, they founded Instructables.com.

In 2011, they joined Autodesk as Vice President, Hardware and Communities and later served as Vice President, Fusion 360 until 2018. Eric then became the CEO of SafeConnect Solar from 2018 to 2022. In 2016, they also took on the role of a Board Member at Datatrak International.

Currently, Eric Wilhelm is the Founder and CEO of Channing St. Copper Co., where they have been serving as Chief of Staff since November 2023.

Eric Wilhelm received their Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where they studied from 1995 to 2004.