Jessica O. Matthews

CEO | Board Member | Tech & Sustainability Innovator

Jessica O. Matthews is a prominent entrepreneur, inventor, and innovator who serves as a Committee Member on the Electricity Advisory Committee at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Here are some key details about her background and accomplishments:

Professional Career

Jessica O. Matthews is the Founder and CEO of Uncharted, an award-winning sustainable infrastructure company that helps cities reduce the cost of developing smart infrastructure worldwide.1 2 She founded the company at the young age of 22, originally as a power solutions company before expanding its focus.1

Inventions and Patents

Matthews' career in innovation began at age 19 when she invented the SOCCKET, an energy-generating soccer ball.1 She is listed on over 12 patents and patents pending.1 2

Education

She holds a degree in Psychology and Economics from Harvard University, as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School.1 2

Appointments and Recognition

In 2021, Jessica was officially appointed by Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm to the Electricity Advisory Committee to advise the Department of Energy on the future of the smart grid and modernizing the nation's electricity delivery system.1 3 She was recently reappointed to this position in 2023.3

Her other accolades include:

Named one of Fortune's Most Promising Women Entrepreneurs
Featured on Forbes and Inc. Magazine's 30 Under 30 lists
Recognized as Harvard University Scientist of the Year1 2

Entrepreneurial Impact

Matthews has made significant strides in entrepreneurship:

In 2016, she raised what was at the time the largest Series A round ever by a black female founder.1 2
She was invited to the White House by President Barack Obama to represent small companies for the signing of the America Invents Act in 2012.1
In 2016, she was selected to ring the NASDAQ opening ceremony bell, representing Forbes 30 Under 30 alumni.1

Jessica O. Matthews continues to be a driving force in sustainable infrastructure and energy innovation, leveraging her expertise to advise on critical national energy policies and strategies.