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Office Hours at The Engine

Quickly connect with The Engine team for timely support and guidance. Our weekly office hours offer 15-minute consultations tailored to your startup's most pressing needs.

How It Works

  1. Select a Team Member: Choose who you'd like to consult.
  2. Book a Time Slot: Click on their name to access their booking calendar. Virtual and in-person options are available.
  3. Prepare for Your Session:
    1. Come with specific questions or challenges.
    2. Share relevant context about your startup.
    3. Be ready to discuss actionable insights.
    4. Respect the 15-minute time limit.

Book Your Session

Katherine Otway
Chief Strategy Officer

Expertise: Marketing & Branding

To book time, email Katherine at katherine@engine.xyz

Rhett Smith
Chief Operating  Officer

Expertise: Staff, Resident Support, General Operations

To book time, email Rhett at rhett@engine.xyz

Kevin Figueiredo
Director of Facilities

Expertise: Facilities Management

To book time, email Kevin at kevin@engine.xyz

Karisa Hanson
Director of EHS & Lab Operations

Expertise: Lab Management

To book time, email Karisa at karisa@engine.xyz

Steve Cortesa
Shop & Fabrication Manager

Expertise: Engineering & Fabrication

To book time, email Steve at steve@engine.xyz

Liz Sisson
Director of Operations & Startup Success

Expertise: Fundraising, Ops, & BD

To book time, email Liz at liz@engine.xyz

Andrew Takacs
Director of Partnerships

Expertise: Fundraising, Pilots, & Commercialization

To book time, email Andrew at andrew@engine.xyz

Constructive working sessions on fundraising, hiring, BD, or tech milestones. Get feedback from three perspectives at once, combining technical and business acumen, with The Engine team: Ian Johnston, Jon Kiel, and Liz Sisson. Sign up here.


These staff are on-site daily and can be available to connect with you outside of the hours outlined below if your availability doesn't match theirs. Feel free to reach out to them directly to schedule alternative times.

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Looking for Specialized Expertise?

Don't forget to check out our Executive in Residence Program for access to industry experts who can provide in-depth guidance on specific areas crucial to your startup's success.

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