Matt Trevithick

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Investor at Stoke Space

Palo Alto, California, United States

Overview

Matt Trevithick is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Leitmotif, a transatlantic deep tech venture capital firm focusing on decarbonization. A graduate of MIT with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Management, his career includes leading fusion and quantum computing programs at Google and investing as a partner at DCVC and Venrock.

Based in Palo Alto, California, Matt has a background in competitive athletics. While attending MIT, he was a successful collegiate athlete, earning national recognition as a Second Team All-American in squash.

He has been an active investor in the fusion energy sector for over twenty years, backing at least seven different fusion technology companies.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Fusion Energy
An investor in the fusion sector for over twenty years, he has backed numerous companies including Zap Energy, Proxima Fusion, and Commonwealth Fusion Systems.
Deep Tech Investing
Co-founded Leitmotif to invest in 'hard tech' solutions for decarbonization and has prior experience investing in climate tech at DCVC and clean energy at Venrock.
US-Europe Collaboration
His firm, Leitmotif, is specifically designed to bridge the innovation ecosystems of the US and Europe, helping startups scale across both continents.

Media Appearances

Matt has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Investor at Stoke Space
7-2024
Investor at Zap Energy
7-2024
Investor at Sora Fuel
4-2024
Investor at Pacific Fusion
4-2024
Investor + Observer at Proxima Fusion

Education

1992 - 1994
SM from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1988 - 1992
SB from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Exp : 18 Location : Palo Alto, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Investor at Stoke Space
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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matt

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Matt

Personality Compatibility


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