Michael Kearney

Mike is a Senior Associate at the Engine, where he brings over a decade of operational and research experience in commercializing energy technology. Mike's background combines training in economics and systems engineering with expertise in energy technology, market development and operational experience as an entrepreneur. Mike holds a Ph.D. from MIT Sloan School of Management, where his research focused on frictions in the commercialization of science, regulatory barriers to innovation and entrepreneurial strategy. Previously, he was the 1st employee at a clean-tech start-up called Ambri, where he led business development efforts for 5 years, working with customers across the U.S. Mike received an M.S. in Technology and Policy from MIT and a B.A. from Williams College where he was also captain of the Men’s basketball team.