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Matt Perkins

Judge · DISC type Dc
Executive Director at Alaska Independent Power Producers Association
📍 Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Matt Perkins is a seasoned leader in clean energy, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Alaska Independent Power Producers Association. He specializes in developing projects for challenging grids and industries, with a track record of guiding tough-tech startups through funding and exits. He holds a B. S. from Cornell University.

Outside of his primary professional focus, Matt has a distinct interest in scientific research and materials science, having co-authored a publication on nanostructured metallic materials. He is also a certified Advanced Open Water Diver, indicating a passion for underwater exploration and marine environments.

Unique fact: Matt has secured over $150 million in first-of-a-kind product revenue and commercial transactions throughout his career.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Personality Overview

How Matt shows up

Demanding
Fast But Wary
Generally Skeptic

They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Priorities

Topics Matt cares about

Alaska's Energy Future
Actively shaping public policy and resource planning to address Alaska's unique energy challenges, including declining local gas and the need for economic development.
Tough Tech Commercialization
Has extensive experience as a management team member leading two tough-tech energy startups through Series A, Series E, and an eventual exit.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Executive Director
Alaska Independent Power Producers Association
8-2021 - 4-2022
Chief Product Officer
Rondo Energy
2-2021
Chief Executive Officer
Alaska Renewables
4-2018 - 11-2020
Chief Marketing Officer, 7AC Technologies
Emerson
9-2016 - 4-2018
Chief Digital Officer
GE Power Conversion
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Media appearances

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Education
B.S.
Cornell University
Diploma
Groton School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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