Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Chement
Kathleen Baireuther designs and implements go-to-market strategies for deep tech entrepreneurs in regulated industries. She has spent her career at the intersection of the public and private sectors in a wide range of contexts, including consulting, think tanks, venture-backed startups, and large corporations. For the past 15 years, Kathleen has worked with mobility and climate technology companies to understand the voice of the market, develop trusted partnerships, and raise capital to help grow their businesses. Most recently, Kathleen served as VP, New Markets and Products, at Our Next Energy (ONE). Previously, she completed a two-year fellowship with Breakthrough Energy, led Ford’s autonomous vehicle division in Austin, and held positions at the Rocky Mountain Institute and the Austin Technology Incubator. She earned her MA from the University of Cambridge and her BA from the University of Virginia.