Addison Stark

Addison Stark is a distinguished leader in the energy innovation sector, currently serving as Co-Founder and CEO of AtmosZero, as well as an advisor at Avila VC and Starlight Ventures. Stark holds an adjunct professor position at Georgetown University, teaching "Clean Energy Innovation" and advising on energy entrepreneurship for PhD students. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Advisor and Director of Energy+Environment at Clark Street Associates, Chief Technology Officer at UrbanX Renewables Group, and Associate Director for Energy Innovation at the Bipartisan Policy Center, where Stark led efforts in energy project financing and managed teams focused on innovation across multiple sectors. Stark's career also includes a notable tenure at ARPA-E, overseeing significant energy-water nexus investments. Academic credentials include a PhD and SM in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, complemented by a BS in Mathematics and Chemistry from the University of Iowa.