Michael Sullivan

About Michael Sullivan

Now on my third version of Big Green and Big Blue Innovations blending innovation strategy and digital transformation to create value while solving global sustainability challenges. First, it was being apart of my father\'s pioneering the Smart Power Grids and improving air quality. Next, it was making waves with IBM to create Smart Water solutions for improving water quality, increasing water efficiency, and flood management. And now it\'s all about growing and helping revitalize disadvantaged coastal communities while generating cleaner water, air, and soil everywhere. Over 35 years experience in the technology industry and specializing in new ventures, business design, brand strategy and positioning, go-to-market strategy, business development, and alliance management across the energy, water, and environmental management domains. Focused on developing innovative solutions applying analytics to all types of data to help clients discover fresh insights, capture the time-value of data, and act with confidence. Earned a bachelor’s degree with a major in psychology from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Vanderbilt University with a dual concentration in Marketing and Finance. Specialties: Digital Transformation, Platform Management, Developing New Ventures, and Category Creation Energy, Water, Agriculture, and Environmental Management Technology and Solutions Brand Strategy, Brand Licensing & Governance Models Building and Scaling Sales and Distribution Systems in Public and Private Sector Forming Collaborative Innovation Models and Public Private Partnerships Systems Thinking, Talent Development, and Managing Complexity Languages: Marketing, Sales, Product Management, Technology, Science, Economics, Client Value

Experience

1. Chief Growth Officer

   True Elements

   Feb 2025 — Present · Newport, RI, US

   As Chief Growth Officer at True Elements, I lead our company’s expansion strategy, driving engagement across B2G (business-to-government), B2B, and B2C markets while forging academic partnerships to advance the adoption of our industry-leading water intelligence solutions.My focus is on: Strategic Growth & Market Expansion – Developing scalable go-to-market strategies that position True Elements as the premier provider of water intelligence solutions for climate resilience, regulatory compliance, and sustainable development. B2Gov & Public Sector Engagement – Strengthening partnerships with federal, state, and local governments to integrate our advanced water analytics into policy, infrastructure planning, and resilience programs. B2B Enterprise Adoption – Collaborating with Fortune 500 companies, utilities, and industrial leaders to embed our water intelligence platform into risk management, corporate social responsibility, and operational decision-making. B2C & Consumer Awareness – Expanding our solutions into consumer-facing applications, empowering communities with real-time water quality insights NGO, Academic & Research Collaborations – Partnering with leading non-profits, universities and research institutions to advance the science of water intelligence, drive innovation, and cultivate the next generation of water stewards.At True Elements, we are redefining how the world understands and manages water—combining deep science, AI-driven analytics, and a powerful platform to transform water data into actionable intelligence.

Education

• Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

• Dartmouth College

  Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

  1986 — 1990

• Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management

  MBA, Finance/Marketing

  2001 — 2002