Engine Ventures

Emily Knight is the CEO & President of The Engine, where she is responsible for shaping the organization's strategic direction and building partnerships with industry leaders and educational institutions to foster an environment where Tough…

Katherine Otway, Chief Marketing Officer at The Engine, is a marketing executive with over 20 years of building customer-centric brands and driving growth.

Rhett Smith is the Chief Operating Officer at The Engine, where he oversees the Resident experience across programs, operations, and financing, as well as the day-to-day logistics of the incubator.

Ian Johnston is the Vice President of Tech Translation and Ecosystem Development at The Engine where he focuses on innovation ecosystem development.

Pat Grospiron is Executive Director of The Builder Platform, The Engine's collaboration with the NSF, aimed at catalyzing the development of innovation ecosystems across ten regions in the United States.

Kevin Figueiredo is the Director of Facilities at The Engine, where he oversees the maintenance, safety, and overall operational effectiveness of the The Engine Infrastructure.

Karisa Hanson is the Director of EHS & Lab Operations for The Engine where she supports safety, compliance and operational excellence.

Frances is the Director of Philanthropy at The Engine, where she leads fundraising and philanthropic initiatives following its recent incorporation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Andrew Takacs is the Director of Partnerships at The Engine. In previous leadership roles at Danfoss and Greentown Labs, Andrew managed technology partnerships, conducted due diligence on investment and M&A transactions, secured multimillio…

Tara Tatu is the Associate Director of Laboratory Operations at The Engine, where she oversees the day-to-day management of lab facilities and ensures the smooth operation of research projects.

Steve Cortesa is the Shop & Fabrication Manager at The Engine, where he oversees workshop operations and provides expertise in product development and prototyping.

Rachael Faust is the Senior Marketing & Programs Manager at The Engine, where she manages and delivers marketing and program initiatives that strengthen founder experiences and drive the growth of tough tech startups.