Tom Kalil

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Chief Executive Officer at Renaissance Philanthropy

Lafayette, California, United States

Overview

Tom Kalil is the CEO of Renaissance Philanthropy, where he guides high-net-worth individuals in funding high-impact science and technology initiatives. His 30-year career includes serving as Chief Innovation Officer at Schmidt Futures and as a White House advisor to two presidents. He holds a B. A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Outside of his formal roles, Tom is driven by a passion for connecting with and supporting scientists, engineers, and innovators who have groundbreaking ideas. He actively champions new approaches and talent to solve significant global challenges in health and climate.

Unique fact: Tom played a key role in launching the $40 billion National Nanotechnology Initiative and the BRAIN Initiative while serving in the White House.

Personality Overview

Fast-Paced

Self-Confident

Direct & Candid

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Science Philanthropy
His current role involves helping philanthropists design and launch high-impact programs focused on science, technology, and innovation.
Innovation Policy
He has over 30 years of experience at the intersection of science, technology, and policy, including roles at the White House.
Emerging Technologies
He actively promotes and seeks funding for breakthroughs in areas like geologic hydrogen and autonomous science instruments.

Media Appearances

Tom Kalil | Renaissance Philanthropy: Agenda Setting is .... Featured in Spotify

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Tom Kalil launches Renaissance Philanthropy to connect innovators with wealthy donors. Featured in Axios

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EP 01: Tom Kalil (CEO of Renaissance Philanthropy). Featured in YouTube

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Work History

5-2024
Chief Executive Officer at Renaissance Philanthropy
1-2023
Senior Advisor for Innovation at Sherpa.ai
11-2017 - 5-2024
Chief Innovation Officer at Schmidt Futures
2-2017 - 11-2017
Senior Advisor at Eric and Wendy Schmidt Group
2013 - 1-2017
Deputy Director for Technology and Innovation at White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Education

1985 - 1987
Graduate studies in international relations from The Fletcher School at Tufts University
1981 - 1985
B.A. from University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Insights For Selling To Tom

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tom is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tom

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tom move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Tom take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Tom

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