Martin Bocken
About Martin Bocken
Martin Bocken serves as the CEO and co-founder of HyLight, a company focused on utilizing unmanned hydrogen airships for power line inspection. He has a diverse background in technology and business, with previous roles including CTO and co-founder at HyLight, and experience at Y Combinator and Berkeley SkyDeck.
Work at HyLight
Martin Bocken serves as the CEO and co-founder of HyLight, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he was the CTO and co-founder at HyLight from 2022 to 2023. Under his leadership, the company focuses on utilizing unmanned hydrogen airships for power line inspection, aiming to prevent outages and reduce wildfire risks. The technology also targets pipeline inspection to detect methane leaks, addressing a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions.
Education and Expertise
Martin Bocken has a diverse educational background. He studied at Université de Technologie de Troyes, where he completed a preparatory course for an engineering diploma and later earned a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Informatique et systèmes d'information from 2019 to 2022. He also attended NEOMA Business School, achieving a Bachelor's degree in Management accounting, Corporate finance, and Project management in 2022. Additionally, he studied at the University of California, Berkeley, participating in the Berkeley Skydeck program focused on entrepreneurship in 2022.
Background
Prior to his role at HyLight, Martin Bocken gained experience in various positions. He worked as a Builder at Genius UTT from 2018 to 2021 and held multiple roles at Junior Conseil UTT, including Business Development Manager and Business Manager. He also completed an IT internship at Banque de Luxembourg in 2021. His experience includes co-founding initiatives at Y Combinator and Berkeley SkyDeck, contributing to his expertise in entrepreneurship and technology.
Achievements
Martin Bocken co-founded HyLight with the mission to replace fossil fuel-based solutions with electric and hydrogen-powered alternatives for data collection. His focus on innovative technology aims to enhance efficiency in power line inspection and mitigate environmental impacts. The initiatives he has been involved in, particularly in addressing methane leaks, reflect a commitment to sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.