About Herbert
Meet Herbert Dwyer, the visionary co-founder and CEO of EMPEQ, leading the charge in revolutionizing B2B SaaS with cutting-edge AI technology. Herbert’s entrepreneurial journey spans diverse industries—from real estate and energy efficiency to the U.S. Military—each marked by his transformative leadership and relentless pursuit of innovation.
Since 2006, Herbert has been at the helm of multiple ventures, leveraging his sharp analysis, strategic insights, and collaborative approach to drive transformative growth. His pivotal role as President/CEO of ASI Energy saw him spearhead over 300 building audits and direct more than 100 design-build projects in energy efficiency and sustainable heating and cooling equipment projects. Notably, Herbert chaired the Northeast Clean Heat and Power Initiative, championing best practices in clean energy across the Northeast United States.
Beyond his achievements in energy, Herbert excelled as Sales Manager in a major Central New York real estate firm, overseeing a team of 74 agents and managing annual sales exceeding $134 million. Additionally, his tenure as General Manager at FedEx Central New York saw remarkable success, catapulting his department to second place nationwide out of 1,200 regions in sales.
Herbert’s career is underscored by a rich tapestry of experiences, including his distinguished service as a United States Marine and cryptanalyst with the NSA, holding a coveted DoD Top Secret SCI Security Clearance – underscoring his trusted leadership and commitment to his cause.
Now, at EMPEQ, Herbert’s expertise and expansive network are driving the company’s mission to revolutionize B2B SaaS. With a focus on leveraging AI to identify and provide actionable insights on equipment and parts, Herbert is uniquely positioned to navigate the complexities of scaling a tech-driven startup. His deep industry connections and proven track record in deploying innovative solutions ensure EMPEQ remains at the forefront of industry disruption.
Herbert Dwyer embodies the visionary leadership needed to propel EMPEQ forward, leveraging AI to empower field analysts of any type with unparalleled accuracy, efficiency, and insight.
Resume

EMPEQ
Dec 2017 – Present
Ithaca, New York
Enabling the Instant Equipment Insight marketplace.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Nov 2023 – Present
IMPEL is a Department of Energy tech-to-market program focused on building technologies, funded by the Building Technologies Office and implemented by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Entrepreneurship at Cornell
Oct 2023 – Present
Ithaca, NY

The Veteran Fund
Nov 2021 – Present
Silicon Valley, California, United States
The Veteran Fund is an early stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that invests in top military veteran-led technology startups.
The Veteran Fund finds, funds and scales top performing startups within the military veteran and spouse community by leveraging our unique access to the global startup ecosystem and our partners’ experience launching thousands of startups worldwide.

Life Changing Labs
May 2021 – Present
Ithaca, New York, United States

Mar 2021 – Present
Silicon Valley, California, United States

Apr 2006 – Present
I have owned or managed numerous multiple multi family residential units with a focus on win-win for tenant and landlord.

Jul 2016 – Present
New YorkNew York
- Energy Efficiency
- Program & Project Finance Structuring
- Sourcing Energy & Building Audits Resources
- Energy Program Sourcing & Management
- Cleantech Workforce Development
- Partnership/Teaming Structuring
- Due Diligence

2014 – 2020
Cornell University – Johnson Graduate School of Management

Aug 2015 – Jan 2019
- Oversaw bylaws, governance, new director on-boarding, and administration of the board
- Worked with senior leadership to ensure long-term organizational growth and success

Aug 2009 – Jul 2016
Ithaca, NY

2014 – 2014

2006 – Aug 2009
Ithaca, NY

2004 – 2006
Ithaca, NY

4 yrs 8 mos
- Cryptanalyst/Operator (Honorable Discharge)
Sep 1997 – Aug 1999
M C B H Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
1st Radio Battalion, Radio Reconnaissance Company
- Signals Intelligence/Cryptanalyst/TSSCI
1995 – 1999
USMC - Platoon Sergeant, Company K, 2nd Platoon, Marine Corps DetachmentApr 1997 – Aug 1997
Pensacola, Florida
Education

2017 – 2019

2017 – 2019

BS with Alpha Sigma Lambda designation, Bachelor of Science
2001 – 2003
- Vice President, RIT PUB.
- Project Manager, RIT Annual Student Calendar
- Student Justice, RIT Student Appeals Board
- Printing Officer, Queen Elizabeth II Luxury Liner (summer co-op 2002)
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Distinguished Graduate
- Keynote Speaker, MCC 2004 Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony
- Honor Roll (2001-2002)

1999 – 2001
- Chapter Vice President, Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
- Member, Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
- Member, MCC Hall of Fame Selection Committee
- Committee Member, Project Vote Smart
- Honoree, “2000 Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges”
- Runner Up, 2001 USA All Academic Team
- Honor Roll (1999-2001)
1998 – 1998
Licenses & Certifications

Issued Dec 2020

Building Performance Institute, Inc.
Issued Feb 2012 · Expired Feb 2016

NYS Department of State
Issued Mar 2010 · Expired Mar 2024
Blog

Breaking Barriers and Building Dreams: The EMPEQ Journey
In the dynamic realm of innovative energy solutions, Mr. Herbert Dwyer and Mr. Derek LaClair stand out as leaders who are reshaping the landscape with their company, EMPEQ.

Profile of a Founder: Herbert Dwyer of EMPEQ
An exclusive Tech Tribune Q&A with Herbert Dwyer (co-founder and CEO) of EMPEQ, which was honored in the 2022 Best Tech Startups in Ithaca

AI: The Next Step in the Building Auditing Evolution
AI has Proven to be 50-80% Faster and 99% More Accurate than Other Auditing Solutions

Thinking Bigger About What’s Possible with Energy Auditing
A recent study found that the rate of building retrofits would need to triple to achieve our climate goals1. A colossal increase like this cannot be achieved by making a few tweaks to the existing process.

What Employers Need to Know About Gen Z’s Technology Expectations
Engineering and contracting firms must be prepared to compete for employees on technology

The Benefits of Equipment Inventories for Commercial Building Owners
Better Decision-Making on Infrastructure is Just a Site Survey Away.

How Commercial Buildings Can Increase Energy Efficiency
Tips for Increasing Energy Efficiency and Decreasing Carbon Emissions

#DropThePen! How To Do Fast and Error-Free Building Audits or Site Surveys
Studies have shown that manual data entry results in up to 4 errors per 100 data points created
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