Stephen Lake

Stephen Lake is a serial entrepreneur with a strong focus on innovative technology. He co-founded Thalmic Labs, which developed the Myo armband and Focals smart glasses, and grew the company significantly before its acquisition by Google. He is currently applying his entrepreneurial drive to the climate technology sector with Jetson. medium+2

With Jetson, Stephen Lake is committed to tackling climate change by electrifying homes. His company focuses on making heat pump systems more affordable and easier to install, aiming to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from residential heating and cooling, and has been recognized as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders of 2025. medium+2

Trained as a mechatronics engineer from the University of Waterloo, Lake possesses a deep technical background and a passion for building. This is evident from his early career in medical robotics and spacecraft engineering, to his hands-on personal projects like converting a Tesla into an electric boat, and his approach to developing innovative solutions for Thalmic Labs and Jetson. medium+2