Kevin Surace

Push To Test

Kevin Surace is a renowned innovator with over 30 years of experience in technology, engineering, and leadership. Over the past nine years, he has focused on developing and patenting disruptive technologies to reduce energy usage in buildings—the world’s largest contributor to CO2 emissions. His work has impacted 70,000 projects, including iconic structures like the Empire State Building and the New York Stock Exchange.

Recognized for his visionary leadership and groundbreaking contributions, Kevin has been featured in major publications such as BusinessWeek, Time, Fortune, and Forbes. His accolades include:

• Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. Magazine

• Named one of the Top 15 Innovators of the Decade by CNBC

• Recognized as a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum

• Inducted into the Innovation Hall of Fame at RIT

Kevin served as Chairman and CEO of Serious Energy for over nine years, where he championed energy-efficient solutions. Prior to this, he held leadership roles at various companies:

• CEO of Perfect Commerce

• Executive Vice President at General Magic, Inc., where he pioneered the modern voice-user interface and built the world’s largest internet/telephony operations center, serving millions of users for clients like BellSouth, Qwest, and General Motors OnStar

• CEO of WebKnight, Inc.

• Co-founder and CEO of Air Communications, Inc.

• Management and engineering positions at Seiko-Epson, National Semiconductor, and IBM

Kevin continues to share his expertise through board memberships, including serving as Chairman of the Board at Zeta Communities and ArrayPower, Inc., as well as serving on the boards of Yap.tv, Push To Test, and Posture Health.

As the holder of 18 patents, Kevin’s contributions span innovation, applied engineering, and leadership, making him a key figure in the advancement of sustainable and disruptive technologies.