Rick Cutright

About Rick Cutright

Rick Cutright\'s career is a testament to innovation, leadership, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. From disciplined service in the U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Program to entrepreneurial ventures and strategic roles in multinational corporations, Rick\'s journey has led him to the forefront of venture capital with Climate Investment. Here, he leverages his multifaceted expertise in engineering, product management, business strategy, and marketing to identify and support groundbreaking technologies that align with the firm\'s commitment to climate impact. Colleagues and mentors praise him for his non-linear thinking, relentless work ethic, and visionary approach. Rick\'s role as a primary author of Project Frame\'s forward-looking GHG impact methodology further underscores his dedication to sustainability and responsible investment.Diverse Technical Expertise:Rick\'s technical acumen spans engineering, hydrogen, fuel cells, energy storage, and renewable energy. His roles in systems, controls, product management, and strategy have not only showcased his versatility but also his ability to leverage theoretical knowledge for practical applications. This unique blend of skills has been instrumental in providing tailored support to the companies within Climate Investment Partners\' portfolio, driving them toward innovation and growth.Leadership and Military Discipline: Proven leadership and resilience, honed through U.S. Navy Submarine Service, board seats, observer roles, and leading teams in diverse business environments. His experience stationed on a submarine has instilled a disciplined approach that transcends his professional life.Commitment to Climate Impact: Rick\'s entire career has been centered around developing and commercializing climate solutions. From hands-on engineering to strategic leadership, his work has consistently focused on sustainability, climate impact, and CO2 emissions mitigation. His role as a primary author of Project Frame\'s methodology on forward-looking GHG impact is a testament to his visionary approach to responsible investment and governance.Venture Investments: 75F, A123, Aeroseal, ANYbotics, Boston Metal(Board), Cyclic Materials, Energy Robotics, Fero Labs(Observer), Gradient Comfort(Observer), Kelvin (Observer), Luxwall, Metron, OnTruck, Qnergy, Qnovo, SensorUp, Stem, Turntide Technologies, Urbint, XL Fleet(Spruce Energy), XNRGY, XOcean, Zeitview, ZincFive, Zum

Experience

1. Board Member

   Boston Metal

   Jan 2023 — Present

Education

• Thomas Edison State University

  B.S., Nuclear Engineering

  2000 — 2001

• Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC)

  EM, Nuclear Engineering

  1991 — 1993

• The Crotonville Leadership Institute (GE Crotonville)

  Manager Development Course(MDC-FIO), Executive Management

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate of Specialization, Strategy

• University at Albany

  MBA, Executive MBA

  2007 — 2009

• Columbia Business School

  Graduate Certificate, ESG Investing

• MIT xPRO

  Graduate Certificate, Technology and Innovation Acceleration Program

• Excelsior University

  A.S., Science & Technology

  1997 — 1998

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management

• Stanford University School of Engineering

  Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies Program

• Cornell University

  Product Management 360 Certificate, Product strategy, analytics, communication, and innovation

• West Virginia Wesleyan College

  Energy & Life Pre-Collegiate Program

  1987 — 1989

Skills

• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Product Development
• Strategy
• Electricity
• Energy Storage
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Product Marketing
• Energy Management
• Prototype
• Employee Training
• Control Systems Design
• Program Management
• Technical Sales
• Microsoft Excel
• Energy Markets
• Electrical Engineering
• Innovation
• Data Analysis
• Smart Grid
• Market Segmentation
• Labview
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Batteries
• Systems Engineering
• Solar Energy
• Product Management
• Business Analysis
• Social Media
• Marketing Strategy
• Integration
• Power Distribution
• Inverters
• Project Management
• Business Modeling
• Proposal Writing
• Wind
• Fuel Cells