Tagline
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
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.
Location
Boardman, Oregon, US
Last Active
4 months ago
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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
Website
Team Size
Just Me/Co-Founders
Company Stage
Development
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | 50 / 100 | |
| Profitability Improvement | 50 / 100 | |
| Market Analysis | 50 / 100 | |
| Hydrogen | 50 / 100 | |
| Marketing | 50 / 100 | |
| Oil & Gas | 50 / 100 | |
| Strategic Development | 50 / 100 | |
| Business Development | 50 / 100 | |
| Technical Knowledge | 50 / 100 | |
| End-User Experience | 50 / 100 | |
| Market Share Growth | 50 / 100 | |
| Entrepreneur | 50 / 100 | |
| Energy | 50 / 100 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.