Ben Murphy

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Director of Powerhouse Engineering at Oklo Inc

Palisade, Colorado, United States

Overview

Ben is the Director of Powerhouse Engineering at Oklo, leveraging a deep expertise in energy and propulsion systems. He previously spent over five years at Boom Supersonic, rising to VP of Sustainability where he led sustainable aviation fuel strategy. He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Notre Dame and Cincinnati.

Outside of his engineering work, Ben is a passionate environmentalist and outdoorsman. When not focused on the future of clean energy, he can be found in the mountains, where he enjoys both skiing and rock climbing. This passion for the environment directly informs his professional career choices.

He transitioned from leading sustainability for supersonic jets at Boom to developing advanced nuclear fission powerhouses at Oklo.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Confident & Optimistic

Decisive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Advanced Fission
He believes nuclear power is the fastest and safest means to achieve deep decarbonization and is now an engineering director at advanced fission company, Oklo.
Sustainable Aviation
As the former VP of Sustainability at Boom Supersonic, he led the company's net-zero carbon strategy and testing of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Energy Transition
His career move from sustainable aviation to nuclear power, plus his commentary on renewables, shows a deep commitment to the broader shift toward clean energy sources.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2025
Director of Powerhouse Engineering at Oklo Inc
9-2024 - 10-2025
Staff Integration and Testing Engineer at Oklo Inc
7-2023 - 10-2024
Sustainability Consultant at Boom Supersonic
8-2022 - 7-2023
VP, Sustainability at Boom Supersonic
4-2021 - 8-2022
Head of Sustainability at Boom Supersonic

Education

2015 - 2016
Master’s Degree from University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science (BS) from University of Notre Dame

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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Ben

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