Hunter Ashmore

Founder

2024

Growth strategy and due diligence consultant. Specialized in helping deeptech startups & VCs to navigate emerging technologies and new markets. exergy: n. A measure of the real potential output of a system

Deeptech Talent Specialist

2024

Sourcing critical talent for critical industries. Specialized in aerospace & defense, advanced manufacturing, AI, automation, robotics, and energy verticals

Advisor

2024

Senior Investment Director

2022 - 2024

Led Hanwha's US-focused VC investments (>$600M AUM) and strategic partnerships across Aerospace & Defense, Maritime, Advanced Manufacturing, ML/AI, Cleantech, and Sustainability Portfolio: Maverick Biometals (synbio / biomining), Fortem Technologies (dual-use / counter-uas), Phoenix Tailings (mining / cleantech), Forge Nano (adv. mfg.), Ampcera (batteries / adv. matl.), Finless Foods (foodtech)

VP of Digital Strategy

2021 - 2022

Led digital transformation and innovation projects in manufacturing to improve production efficiency and capacity.

Founder, CEO

2018 - 2021

IndustrialML is an award-winning startup building a data aggregation and analytics platform for process manufacturers. MassChallenge '20 Boston (Gold winner), Harvard ilab LLX GEO '20-'21, Plug & Play winter '20 IoT cohort

Investment Principal, HorizonX Ventures

2017 - 2018

As a venture capital principal, I was responsible for full deal lifecycle, including developing investment theses, sourcing, screening, deal negotiation, and post-investment strategic relationships. • Notable Investments: Digital Alloys (additive manufacturing), Cuberg (batteries), Gamma Alloys (advanced materials)

Business Development Consultant

2017 - 2017

Performed market analysis and provided go-to-market strategy for printed electronics offerings

Venture Investor

2016 - 2017

• Venture Capital: responsible for due diligence, sourcing, and market landscaping for venture investments in the digital-industrial space. Deal team member for Desktop Metal, Carbon3D, Optomec, Sarcos Robotics, Upskill, Rethink Robotics, Matterfab, Airware • Strategy: Laid groundwork for a startup incubation program that was to be housed in the new Boston headquarters. Coordinated ecosystem engagement, program design, and innovation center planning.

Co-Founder

2015 - 2016

LiftUp was a hardware company aiming to make strength training more convenient and approachable. 80% of Americans don’t strength train enough. Hurdles include its inconvenience (both in yearly costs and 2-hour gym trips); slow results; and high intimidation factor, whether it’s the behemoths at the gym or high-intensity guided home videos. Our solution was smart exercise equipment paired with an app for easy-to-do home workouts, automatic workout tracking, and progress reports. We combined this with a user experience focused on building healthy habits, not gimmicky 30-day beach bodies. By tackling these issues, we aimed to make strength training more interesting, convenient, and approachable.