Tod Hynes

Tod Hynes is a Senior Lecturer at MIT, specializing in Climate & Energy Ventures. He teaches graduate courses and co-founded the MIT Climate & Energy Prize (CEP), which has produced over 50 companies and engaged 160+ international teams. He serves as Senior Advisor for Climate & Energy at the Martin Trust Center and Vice Chair of the Woodwell Climate Research Center Board.

His academic affiliations include the Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management group and the Behavioral and Policy Sciences academic area. Hynes holds a BSc in Management Science from MIT.

Research focuses on climate tech entrepreneurship, sustainable energy systems, and scaling cleantech ventures. Notable contributions include founding Clymate Studios and XL Fleet, and pioneering U.S. wind energy development. He has advised climate initiatives for major political events and non-profits.

Publications include commentary on cleantech investment trends (e.g., Boston Globe, 2023). Extensive industry experience includes founding 20+ climate-focused companies and leadership in environmental advocacy groups like CERC and Boston Climate Action Network.