Matt Purdy

Senior Associate at Breakthrough Energy

Matt Purdy is a Senior Associate at Breakthrough Energy, where he focuses on the Fellowship Experience. He has been in this role since January 2023, having previously served as an Associate in the same department from October 2021 to January 2023. His work at Breakthrough Energy involves supporting initiatives aimed at advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Before joining Breakthrough Energy, Purdy held various positions at MassChallenge, including Startup Program Manager for HealthTech & FinTech, and roles in operations and success coordination. His experience also includes a project management internship at Consigli Construction Co., Inc. and an investment analyst role at HOF Capital.

Purdy holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Tufts University, complemented by minors in Entrepreneurial Leadership and Engineering Management. He has received honors such as Cum Laude and was recognized as an Honor Athlete in high school. Additionally, he is proficient in English and has limited working proficiency in Italian.1

Experience

Senior Associate, Fellowship Experience at Breakthrough Energy (January 2023 - Present)

Associate, Fellowship Experience at Breakthrough Energy (October 2021 - January 2023); Startup Program Manager, HealthTech & FinTech at MassChallenge (January 2021 - October 2021); Startup Success Coordinator, HealthTech at MassChallenge (July 2019 - December 2020); Operations Coordinator, HealthTech at MassChallenge (October 2018 - June 2019); Project Management Intern at Consigli Construction Co., Inc. (June 2017 - September 2017); Investment Analyst at HOF Capital (June 2016 - September 2016); Construction Management & Real Estate Development Intern at RB Homes, Inc. (May 2015 - August 2016)