Matthew Joehnk

Cofounder, Director, and Advisor with expertise in climate tech and startups

Matthew Joehnk is the Director of Tech Futures Group (TFG), a venture platform that supports startups in their growth and innovation journey.1 He is passionate about supporting the entire climate tech ecosystem and is described as extremely optimistic.2

As the Director of TFG, Joehnk oversees an organization that specializes in three key areas:

Product-Market Fit: This includes go-to-market strategy, customer discovery and validation, positioning, and commercialization.
Finance & IP: Focusing on financial strategy, financial modeling, and intellectual property.
Grants: Providing support for SBIR & STTR grant navigation and application.1

Under Joehnk's leadership, TFG aims to transform unique sector challenges into growth opportunities for startups. The organization offers one-on-one support to founders, pairing them with advisors based on their industry, maturity, and specific needs.1

Joehnk's professional background includes experience with 9Zero, and he has education from the University of Helsinki.2 He is also known for his involvement in the climate tech sector, describing himself as working in "the global home of climate tech - helping everyone move faster".4

On LinkedIn, Matthew Joehnk can be found under the username "matthewjoehnk".2 He is active on social media platforms, sharing insights about company-building, climate tech, and startup opportunities.3 4

Highlights

Jan 19 · The Real Deal

9Zero Leases 17K sf Floor at Downtown SF Office Building - The Real Deal

Experience

Cofounder at 9Zero (October 2021 - Present); Director at Tech Futures Group (February 2023 - Present)

Cofounder & CEO at ORSON GmbH (2010 - April 2021); Cofounder & Managing Director at FORDINGS (May 2015 - June 2018); Project Coordinator at Kämmerer Group (August 2008 - August 2010); Sales Consultant at Modis (April 2007 - June 2008), Founder at Frog Ventures (March 2016 - Present); Advisor at Locomation, Rise, CurveSYS™, RD Consulting, SOL Motors, Global Impact Alliance; Startup Advisor at SuperCharger Ventures, STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play, Plug and Play Tech Center

Education

Artificial Intelligence Methodologies at University of Helsinki (2020); BA in International Business at California State University, Long Beach (2003 - 2006); International Business & Germanistik at University of Tübingen (2004 - 2005)