Chris is a leader in the field of techno-economic modeling for hard-tech innovations. He has developed models for over 100 technologies, built a library of advanced software tools, and has written and spoken extensively on the subject. Prior to founding Burk TechnoEconomics in 2016, Chris spent 12 years in industries including pilot plant EPC, SBIR funded research, and cleantech startups. Chris is a Licensed Professional Engineer and holds BS and MEng degrees from Cornell University. LinkedIn
Chris Burk
Phil joined Burk TechnoEconomics as a partner in 2023. Phil’s industry experience spans the early-stage technology development cycle. He has been VP of Engineering at a clean chemistry startup, managed procurement and construction of ‘largest-to-date’ systems in renewable energy and water treatment, and served on the leadership team of a startup during its acquisition by a publicly traded corporation. Phil is also a Licensed Professional Engineer and holds an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Yale University. LinkedIn
Phil Michael
Beccah worked with Chris and Phil at a tough-tech startup in Boulder Colorado. She then went on to be the tenth employee at a water technology startup, Frontier Water Systems and eventually their VP of Product Management before the company was acquired by the multinational water company Evoqua (now Xylem). Beccah brings invaluable practical experience from the pilot-scale through commercialization and beyond. She holds a BS in Chemical and Biological Engineering from University of Colorado Boulder. LinkedIn
Beccah Van Duser
