Education
Harvard University
B.A. [cum laude], Social Studies Honors Program 1977-01-01 - 1981-01-01University of Cambridge
M. Phil., International Relations 1985-01-01 - 1986-01-01Bayes Business School
MBA, 1996 1994-01-01 - 1996-01-01Stockholms University
Certificate for Mid-Career Journalists, Economics and Future of Society 1982-08-01 - 1983-06-01Stanford University
Digital Vision Fellow, Business and Entrepreneurship 2004-09-01 - 2005-06-01Milton Academy
Diploma, With Distinction 1974-01-01 - 1977-01-01Work Experience
Ascendance Ventures
Current
Ascendance Ventures
E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs
Current
E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs
Every Voice Engaged Foundation
2016-01-01 - 2016-01-01
Every Voice Engaged Foundation
Mission Motors
2009-01-01 - 2015-01-01
Mission Motors
Full Circle Fund
2001-01-01 - 2014-01-01
Full Circle Fund
Tawkify
2012-01-01 - 2012-01-01
Tawkify
Keiretsu Forum
2001-01-01 - 2010-01-01
Keiretsu Forum
Obama for America
2007-01-01 - 2008-01-01
Obama for America
Stanford University
2005-09-01 - 2006-08-01
Stanford University
NextSet Software
2000-01-01 - 2001-01-01
NextSet Software
Skills
Summary
I am an early stage investor and adviser to startup companies, especially those introducing disruptive technologies in media, electronic commerce, social networking and clean technology. My purpose is to improve the use of information technology to make massive improvements to the human condition—for example, by radically changing the way we measure health, manage fuel costs, or use water. I shepherded Reuters investment in Yahoo, and more recently was an early stage investor in Tesla Motors, the maker of fine electric automobiles. With a background in journalism, the distinct value I bring as an investor is two-fold: (1) a trusted, varied, and non-traditional network, and (2) a keen ability to uncover hidden yet important truths. Experienced co-founder, investor, business development executive and board member and advisor. Primary focus is on media related businesses, including software and Internet technology.