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
Founder & CEO · Boardman, Oregon, US
About John
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
www.hycotechsolutions.com
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.
Company Stage
Development
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Team Size
Just Me/Co-Founders
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
Founded
2023
Industry
Energy
Skills
Experience
education
MBA
Harvard Business School
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on business strategy and development.
Graduated with a comprehensive understanding of business management and strategy.
education
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Penn State University
Studied chemical engineering principles and applications.
Graduated with a strong technical foundation in chemical engineering.
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Founder & CEO
HyCO Tech Solutions
Leading the development of low-carbon hydrogen production through innovative natural gas pyrolysis.
Participated in NSF i-Corps programs to refine business model and focus on hydrogen production for heavy-duty mobility.
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Marketing Leader
Valero
Led marketing efforts for refining and industrial gases, focusing on customer analysis and market strategy.
Implemented successful marketing campaigns that enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement.
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Director of Marketing & Business Development
ExxonMobil
Oversaw marketing strategies and business development initiatives in the oil and gas sector.
Successfully increased market share and profitability through strategic marketing initiatives.
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Valve Expert
Crane
Provided expertise in valve technology and applications within the energy sector.
Contributed to product development and customer solutions in valve technology.