John Lunde

Founder | Vice President | Director | Marketing & Business Development Leader | Valve Expert | Industrial Gases, Refining, Oil & Gas & Hydrogen | Entrepreneur | MBA from Harvard | Chemical Eng. from Penn State

Location

Boardman, Oregon, US

Company

HyCO Tech Solutions

Industry

Energy

Top Skills

FounderProfitability ImprovementMarket Analysis

John Lunde

Founder | Vice President | Director | Marketing & Business Development Leader | Valve Expert | Industrial Gases, Refining, Oil & Gas & Hydrogen | Entrepreneur | MBA from Harvard | Chemical Eng. from Penn State

Location

Boardman, Oregon, US

Company

HyCO Tech Solutions

Industry

Energy

Top Skills

FounderProfitability ImprovementMarket Analysis

Top Skills

Founder

Profitability Improvement

Market Analysis

About John

Bio

With a technical background in chemical engineering and an MBA from Harvard Business School, John C. Lunde has honed his expertise at renowned companies such as Crane, Valero, and ExxonMobil. His unique blend of Technical Knowledge and End-User experience informs and executes Marketing, Product, Business Development, and Strategic Development activities, focusing on market, customer analysis, and strategy execution. John has helped multiple businesses quickly grow both market share and profitability.

Company

HyCO Tech Solutions

Elevator Pitch

Developing low-carbon hydrogen production through small-scale natural gas pyrolysis to provide hydrogen away from the traditional Hydrogen Hubs to reduce transportation costs and preserve water resources. This innovative approach will see hydrogen produced in modular facilities close to point-of-use, with the byproduct carbon black sold into environmentally beneficial applications. My team's participation in the NSF i-Corps Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 programs, where we conducted numerous stakeholder interviews and updated the business model to focus on producing hydrogen for heavy-duty mobility, is a testament to our commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Industry

Energy

Team Size

Just Me/Co-Founders

Company Stage

Development

Funding Stage

Pre-Seed

Funding Raised

None/Bootstrapped

Annual Revenue

$0 to $100k

Skills

SkillStrengthExplanation
Founder
Profitability Improvement
Market Analysis
Hydrogen
Marketing
Oil & Gas
Strategic Development
Business Development
Technical Knowledge
End-User Experience
Market Share Growth
Entrepreneur
Energy

Experiences

EDUCATIONHarvard Business School

Title

MBA

Position Description

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on business strategy and development.

Accomplishment Notes

Graduated with a comprehensive understanding of business management and strategy.

EDUCATIONPenn State University

Title

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Position Description

Studied chemical engineering principles and applications.

Accomplishment Notes

Graduated with a strong technical foundation in chemical engineering.

JOBHyCO Tech Solutions

Title

Founder & CEO

Position Description

Leading the development of low-carbon hydrogen production through innovative natural gas pyrolysis.

Accomplishment Notes

Participated in NSF i-Corps programs to refine business model and focus on hydrogen production for heavy-duty mobility.

JOBValero

Title

Marketing Leader

Position Description

Led marketing efforts for refining and industrial gases, focusing on customer analysis and market strategy.

Accomplishment Notes

Implemented successful marketing campaigns that enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement.

JOBExxonMobil

Title

Director of Marketing & Business Development

Position Description

Oversaw marketing strategies and business development initiatives in the oil and gas sector.

Accomplishment Notes

Successfully increased market share and profitability through strategic marketing initiatives.

JOBCrane

Title

Valve Expert

Position Description

Provided expertise in valve technology and applications within the energy sector.

Accomplishment Notes

Contributed to product development and customer solutions in valve technology.