Our leadership team has successfully grown and exited technology companies, led historical engineering teams at NASA, and built commercial scale manufacturing capabilities.

WHO WE ARE

Our Executive Team

  • John Cooper, our chief executive director.

    JON COOPER CEO

    As the founder and esteemed CEO of Evolution Ventures, Jon brings an impressive 23 years of extensive experience in business strategy, finance, and executive management across a range of technology and bio-sciences companies. With a proven track record, Jon founded and successfully led his last company, which ultimately achieved a remarkable sale for over $350 million.
  • Our Lynette Barry standing in front of a stone wall.

    LYNETTE BARRY PRESIDENT

    As the esteemed President of Virien Inc., Lynette adeptly utilizes her extensive years of business management training to thoughtfully expound on the innovative development of her company. Her lengthy and valuable experience in high-tech automation solutions, coupled with her proficiency in technical data and statistics, primarily focuses on effective project management and the overall betterment of mankind through sustainable energy solutions.

  • Ed Grimm smiling man in blue suit in front of a stone wall

    ED GRIMM CTO

    Ed’s extensive and illustrious career in the Air Force and at NASA has cultivated several impactful patents while he has been at the forefront of alternative energy developments that are actively changing the industry landscape. Through his innovative approach, Ed was able to pioneer advancements in the hydrogen energy field and create new, sustainable green energy solutions that have elevated the standards of energy consumption and production significantly.