Episode #49: Kurt Koehler - AlGalCo

Kurt has spent his career identifying needs and finding solutions. A serial entrepreneur with five start-ups to his credit he has successfully created companies that have provided answers for many needs and has become adept at turning possibilities into realities.

Sixteen years ago after witnessing a demonstration from a Purdue University researcher on how to make hydrogen on demand from aluminum and water he decided to perfect the technology. After years of research and development in the lab the aluminum based alloy is now fully characterized. He then spent eight years creating a system for delivering the subsequent hydrogen into engines powering fleet vehicles. The process now exists as a viable product for sale. Hydrogen increases fuel mileage in internal combustion engine powered vehicles while reducing harmful emissions. Due to its unique aluminum based feedstock the spent alloy can be recycled an indefinite number of times. This characteristic allows the process to be completely sustainable and renewable. It also opens up the capability of acting as an energy storage medium.

Kurt holds both Bachelors and Masters degrees from Indiana University and his passions – outside of building companies – are his family and competing in Master’s Track and Field.