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Joe Paluska

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Marketing Officer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems
📍 San Carlos, California, United States

Joe Paluska is the Chief Marketing Officer for Commonwealth Fusion Systems, leveraging 15 years of expertise in mission-driven climate technology. He specializes in marketing for deep tech pioneers and holds an M. B. A. from Lehigh University. His career highlights include securing major international partnerships for climate-focused startups.

A self-described "Climate Warrior" and "Social Entrepreneur, " Joe is passionate about helping founders succeed. He co-founded Heroes Run, a venture firm dedicated to launching "hero brands, " and has advised numerous entrepreneurs on aligning their marketing and communications strategy to build a strong market presence.

While at climate risk startup One Concern, he single-handedly opened the companys first international market in Japan, securing a $100M strategic partnership.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief Marketing Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Carlos, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Joe shows up

Imaginative
Informal
Big Picture Person

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Joe cares about

Fusion Energy
As the marketing head for the world's largest fusion company, he is dedicated to making the concept of commercial fusion energy mainstream and accessible.
Deep Tech Marketing
He frequently discusses the unique challenge of marketing complex, world-changing technologies and building brands for companies in the deep tech industrial space.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Chief Marketing Officer
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
9-2017 - 9-2023
Chief Marketing Officer
One Concern
1-2015 - 10-2015
Advisor
Maveron LLC
8-2014 - 10-2018
Member Board of Directors
PROOF -- Marketing Analytics for Business Leaders
8-2014 - 9-2017
Co Founder
Heroes Run
In the press

Media appearances

Joe Paluska Commonwealth Fusion Systems Interview. Featured in YouTube
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Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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