Todd Thomas | Source | Founder and CEO at Woodchuck
Todd Thomas
Todd Thomas is the Founder and CEO of Woodchuck, a climate impact start-up transforming sustainable waste management and green energy production. With a career dedicated to innovation in connected products and mobility, Todd previously served as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Aiden Automotive and Founder of Fast Lane Innovations. Prior to Aiden, he led a stealth startup within SBD's Radical Innovation Accelerator as CEO, where he honed his expertise in connected vehicles, IoT, AI, and data science. Among his notable projects are GM's OnStar Guardian and Verizon hum, which underscore his influence in telematics and connected services. Todd's accolades include winning the 2020 Google Android for Cars Open Innovation “Shark Tank” challenge. He holds an Economics degree from Claremont McKenna College, has studied Strategy Execution at Harvard Business School, and earned both an MBA and an MS in Data Science from the W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU.
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Aiden Automotive Technologies, Inc. (http://aidenauto.com/)
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Woodchuck (http://www.woodchuck.ai)
Founder and CEO
started Jan 2023
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Unleashing Abundant Energy: How Al, Innovation & Bold Entrepreneurs Will Transform Global Power Debuts as Amazon #1 Best Seller
Energy thought leader Todd Thomas’ groundbreaking new book, Unleashing Abundant Energy: How Al, Innovation & Bold Entrepreneurs Will Transform Glo
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Building a sustainable future: The case for localized recycling networks
Business leaders play a crucial role in driving the transition to sustainable waste management.
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Harnessing waste: Gasification’s role in sustainable hydrogen production
Hydrogen is unlikely to become the sole energy carrier of the future, but it has an important role to play in a diversified energy landscape.
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Carbon Capture: A Crucial Bridge in U.S. Climate Strategy
Todd, author of "Unleashing Abundant Energy," argues that CCS is vital for decarbonizing sectors like cement and steel. He emphasizes CCS as part of a broader strategy, highlighting its role in achieving net-negative emissions. Todd discusses lessons from early CCS projects and the impact of federal investments like the Inflation Reduction Act. -
Data Centers Weigh Carbon Emissions Against Cost in Energy Choices
Todd highlights that while data center leaders are concerned about energy use and emissions, cost remains key. Many tech firms consider building onsite power facilities, weighing carbon emissions against cost efficiencies. Todd emphasizes, "For energy to be sustainable, it must be cost-effective; otherwise, it is not sustainable." -
Balancing AI and Personal Touch: Insights from Woodchuck CEO
Todd emphasizes AI's role in handling repetitive tasks, allowing more time for personal interactions. He advises transparency in AI use, ensuring customers know when they're interacting with AI versus a human. "Don't replace your personal correspondence with AI," Todd warns, highlighting the importance of maintaining personal communication options as technology advances.
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“Woodchuck was founded with the goal to empower contractors, manufacturers, and biomass energy producers by streamlining wood waste diversion and biomass processing. We are committed to transforming waste into valuable resources, reducing landfill usage, and providing a steady, sustainable supply of biomass,” said Todd Thomas, Founder and CEO of Woodchuck.ai. “With this funding, we will accelerate the development of our AI platform, helping contractors & manufacturers achieve their sustainability goals while contributing to the green energy grid. The future of the bioenergy depends on reliable sustainable sources of biomass.”
