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Commercializing the World's First Electrostatic Motors | Matt Maroon - CEO of C-Motive Technologies


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Motors consume over 50% of the world's power. C-Motive is revolutionizing this fundamental technology by commercializing the world's first electrostatic motor. In comparison to traditional electromagnetic motors, the technology has improved operating efficiencies and reduced embodied emissions, while using sustainable materials.

Matt Maroon, is the CEO of C-Motive Technologies. He is a veteran cleantech entrepreneur, and has held product management and leadership roles across 6 startups in the next-generation energy storage space. In 2004, Matt earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Bradley University, and since his career has focused on bridging the gap between the lab and the market, to develop and sell new technologies in the cleantech marketplace.

In this episode we cover...

  • How an electrostatic motor works
  • Main components of the motor
  • Ideal applications for C-Motive's technology
  • What makes C-Motive's motors sustainable
  • C-Motive's go-to-market strategy
  • How C-Motive can transform renewable energy
  • What Matt has learned leading startups
  • Matt's advice for soon-to-be graduates
  • Matt, the ultra-marathoner
  • Connect with us:

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    Episode Recorded on April 10, 2023


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