Ted Wiley
President and COOForm EnergyTed Wiley is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Form Energy. As one of the five co-founders of the company, Ted has played a pivotal role in developing its core business functions, including Finance, HR, Facilities, Business Development, and Policy. Today, he oversees Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, and Environmental Health and Safety, driving Form Energy’s operational excellence.
Ted began his career as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army, where he served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was recognized by the Secretary of the Army as a Pentathlete Leader for his exemplary leadership and later served as an aide-de-camp within the Program Executive Office for Weapons and Ammunition, focusing on arming U.S. forces.
After leaving the military, Ted earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and transitioned into the energy and technology sectors. He co-founded Aquion Energy, a startup developing bulk energy storage solutions for the grid, where he served as Head of Product. Following this, he became VP of Product at MassChallenge, a global startup accelerator, where he spearheaded the development of an investment fund and strategies to expand the organization’s model to new regions. Ted later served as President of McDonough Innovation, a consulting firm dedicated to advancing sustainability solutions for the circular economy, inspired by the work of architect William McDonough.
In 2013, Ted was honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, recognizing his contributions to innovation and leadership.
The ClimaTech innovation ecosystem: How to catalyze the path from concept to commercialization
In this fireside, Katie Rae of The Engine Ventures sits down with Brandon Sorbom of Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Ted Wiley of Form Energy to explor…In this fireside, Katie Rae of The Engine Ventures sits down with Brandon Sorbom of Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Ted Wiley of Form Energy to explore what it really takes to move from breakthrough science to commercial deployment. Rooted in Massach…In this fireside, Katie Rae of The Engine Ventures sits down with Brandon Sorbom of Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Ted Wiley of Form Energy to explore what it really takes to move from breakthrough science to commercial deployment. Rooted in Massachusetts, both companies offer a front-row view into how the region’s ecosystem—research institutions, risk-tolerant capital, and public-private alignment—can accelerate scale. From first-of-a-kind fina…In this fireside, Katie Rae of The Engine Ventures sits down with Brandon Sorbom of Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Ted Wiley of Form Energy to explore what it really takes to move from breakthrough science to commercial deployment. Rooted in Massachusetts, both companies offer a front-row view into how the region’s ecosystem—research institutions, risk-tolerant capital, and public-private alignment—can accelerate scale. From first-of-a-kind financing to manufacturing and policy, this conversation will unpack how to bridge the “valley of death” and what it will take to turn more climate innovations into globally competitive companies.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
