Michael Tate

Michael Tate

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
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Passionate about entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and technology development. Focused on…

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    Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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    Houston, Texas Area

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    Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

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    Houston, Texas Area

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    Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

Education

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    Oklahoma State University

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    Activities and Societies: Advertising Club (AdClub) 2007-2010 - Chair Member 2008-2010 OKstate Racing - Director of Marketing 2008-2010 Entrepreneurship Club - Vice President of Marketing 2009-2010

    Gained valuable experiences in fund raising, event planning, managing personnel, proposal writing, marketing and advertising, and time management.

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    Activities and Societies: OKstate Racing, Advertising Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Women in Communication

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Licenses & Certifications

  • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training Class

    Quality Management Systems, LLC

    Issued
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    Hazmat Training

    Tulsa Technology Center

    Issued

Volunteer Experience

  • Board Member

    Signature Symphony

    - 3 years

    Arts and Culture

    The mission of the Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College is to expand arts and educational opportunities for the Tulsa community by providing a variety of musical informances and performances.

    The Signature Symphony at TCC is a professional orchestra-in-residence with performances throughout the year that include a wide spectrum of classical and pops music. The heart of the Symphony’s mission is our commitment to music education outreach in public schools.

  • Board Member

    Cultivate918

    - 3 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Cultivate918 was formed to put the power to create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem back in the hands of Tulsa’s entrepreneurs. It’s about bringing together high-energy, fearless entrepreneurs who are willing to take the lead in overcoming the challenges that have hindered the growth of a strong, cohesive entrepreneurial community in Tulsa.

Courses

  • ISO11119-3:2015 Internal Auditor Training Class

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Projects

  • Cryocel - Lightweight Composites for Cryogenic Fuel Storage for Transportation

    This project aims to develop a lightweight storage tank for low-temperature pressurized fuels. Potential users will be over the road gas transportation application, launch vehicles and ground storage.

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  • National Science Foundation STTR

    Funded by the National Science Foundation NSF through an STTR grant to create a low-pressure, adsorbed natural gas (ANG) fuel storage system.

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  • OCAST/ Oklahoma Applied Research Support

    Funded by the Oklahoma Center for Advancement in Science and Technology (OCAST) Oklahoma Applied Research Support (OARS) grant to create a low-pressure, adsorbed natural gas (ANG) fuel storage system.

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  • EDGE IIP Grant

    Funded by the state of Oklahoma and its Economic Development Generating Excellence (EDGE) Innovative Ideas Program grant to perform material testing for a liner-less composite, high-pressure fuel storage vessel.

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  • NCIIA Advanced E-Team Grant

    Funded by the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) to develop four liner-less CNG tank prototypes for Department of Transportation testing.

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Honors & Awards

  • 2014 Innovator of the Year

    The Journal Record

    Recognized for the innovation and technology behind the MagnumCel, the most advanced fuel storage system in the CNG industry.

  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

    Oklahoma State University- School of Entrepreneurship

    Recognized by the School of Entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University for accomplishments of CleanNG.

  • 1st Place in StartUp Cup

    Tulsa Community College and the StartUp Cup

    1st prize winner at the StartUp Cup, which is powered by the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation and Tulsa Community College. The StartUp Cup is an eight month program that evaluates the product, team and business model of startups and determines what company/team will most impact the city/state.

  • Accelerator Winner

    VentureWell/VillageCapital Boston Cohort

    Voted as the most worthy investment by our peers out of a 16 team cohort accelerator program consisting of companies from around the world, Harvard, MIT, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

  • Advanced E-Team Grant

    National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance

    The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) provides student technologies entrepreneurial coaching and investment to take ideas to commercialization. CleanNG received a $20,000 grant to expand its lab scale prototype of the MagmaCel to a full scale working prototype. Funds were used to scale up the technology and pay for Department of Transportation testing.

  • 2012 Innovator of the Year

    The Journal Record

    Recognized for the MagmaCel.

  • EDGE Innovative Ideas Program Grant

    Economic Development Generating Excellence (EDGE)

    The EDGE Policy Board’s mission is to make investments in Oklahoma’s knowledge infrastructure to bolster the State’s long-term economic growth.  Technology-based research and development, commercialization and entrepreneurial successes historically attract capital, create more high-paying jobs, expand and diversify the State’s economy, and provide greater prosperity for generations of future Oklahomans.

    In addition to funding applied research and technology development that create jobs…

    The EDGE Policy Board’s mission is to make investments in Oklahoma’s knowledge infrastructure to bolster the State’s long-term economic growth.  Technology-based research and development, commercialization and entrepreneurial successes historically attract capital, create more high-paying jobs, expand and diversify the State’s economy, and provide greater prosperity for generations of future Oklahomans.

    In addition to funding applied research and technology development that create jobs in Oklahoma, the EDGE program has the broader responsibility to facilitate an environment that fosters innovation in our state.  In this context and as an effort to seed potential EDGE projects, the Policy Board has initiated the EDGE Innovative Ideas Program.  The Board seeks proposals for early stage very innovative ideas, which with a small amount of support might produce new technologies that could be eventually commercialized.   

  • Second Place in Riata Business Plan Competition

    Riata Center for Entrepreneurship

    Received second place and a $10,000 development grant in the Riata Center for Entrepreneurship's "Big Idea" business plan competition.

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

    School of Entrepreneurship

    Awarded the 2010 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award from the School of Entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University

  • Creativity Initiative Winner

    Institute for Creativity and Innovation

    Co-creator of Student Center for Competitive Programs

    Received second place and largest implementation grant from OSU's first Creativity Initiative Contest to start an organization that would consult and provide resources to competitive organizations to help progress OSU, students and the teams in their particular fields of study.

  • Campaign Competition Winner

    OKC Advertising Club

    Created an advertising campaign with group of students who were randomly paired together with other students from across the state of Oklahoma to create and present an ad campaign. Personal position was creative. Responsible for drawing concepts, promotional ideas and presentation.

Languages

  • English

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Organizations

  • Aerospace Council - Tulsa Regional Chamber

    Member

    - Present

    The mission of the Council is to provide industry-specific information and support to this industry that is critical to our region’s economic success. The council will conduct quarterly meetings, and have oversight from six directors of aerospace companies in the region to insure the council is addressing the important issues of the industry and its members.

  • Tulsa Young Professionals

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  • Cultivate918

    Steering Committee Member

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    Cultivate918.org - Served on the steering committee to help innovate and accelerate the Tulsa entrepreneurial ecosystem. Host monthly meetings to connect entrepreneurs with resources, forge new relationships, and identify and cultivate new initiatives.

  • Tulsa Clean Cities

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    Tulsa Area Clean Cities is a 501(c)(3) organization hosted by the Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG). The program is a self-sustaining coalition in good standing with National Clean Cities, Inc. and is funded by INCOG, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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