Jim’s career in engineering started at MIT where he focused on engineering mechanics, science of materials, and innovation. Over four decades he spent some time as engineering faculty, and the rest as a mechanical engineer developing innovative machinery and structures. Jim has also followed a lifetime interest developing recognized expertise in the science of bicycles, which informs his focus on low cost, high performance, and innovative designs.

Nathan earned his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Polytechnic, and pursued a career in the wind industry, first at Fraunhofer IWES, then at NREL, and then as a technology leader at startup wind farm optimization company Windesco Inc. Prior to joining TOWS Nathan was a research associate professor at Northeastern University and provides technical consulting to renewable energy startups.

Colin earned advanced degrees in Human-Computer Interaction at Simon Fraser and University of British Columbia. But most of his career has been spent as an entrepreneur, then an Interaction Architect or User Research Specialist, bringing startups to large companies.