David Cohen-Tanugi

David is a technology leader with 10+ years experience in R&D, innovation, and new product commercialization, with a focus on clean energy & climate. He has held leadership roles in technology startups from incorporation to Series D, with a focus on clean energy, digitally connected and IoT products, and data science. As a Venture Builder at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he is responsible for creating brand new companies that leverage MIT technology for breakthrough impact in fusion and clean energy. David previously co-founded a personal thermostat startup and holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from MIT.