Tom Baruch

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Board Member at Foundation for Climate Restoration

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Tom Baruch is a veteran venture capitalist and founder of Baruch Future Ventures, an early-stage investment firm focused on climate-tech. He previously founded CMEA Capital, managing $1. 2 billion across seven funds and leading 18 companies to IPO. He earned a B. S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a J. D. from Capital University.

His professional focus on accelerating clean energy technology and combating climate change appears to be his primary passion. He actively advises organizations like Breakthrough Energy Ventures and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, dedicating his efforts to creating global impact through technological innovation.

He pioneered a novel venture capital model in 1989 by co-founding CMEA with corporate partner 3M Corp and New Enterprise Associates.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Climate-Tech Investing
His family office, Baruch Future Ventures, exclusively funds early-stage companies in climate-sensitive markets. He also advises Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
Deep Technology
Focuses on building “n of 1” companies with foundational, capital-intensive technologies that can solve significant climate challenges.
Energy Transition
Actively supports the shift to clean energy through his investments and advisory roles with Breakthrough Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

Media Appearances

Tom has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2020 - 8-2023
Board Member at Foundation for Climate Restoration
1-2019
Senior Advisor at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
2016
Leadership Council Member at Cyclotron Road
2016
Advisor at 8VC
2016
Advisor at Humanity United

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Capital University

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Exp : 63 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Board Member at Foundation for Climate Restoration
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Insights For Selling To Tom

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • 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 Tom is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tom

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tom move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Tom take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Tom

Personality Compatibility


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