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Tom Kalil

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Chief Executive Officer at Renaissance Philanthropy
📍 Lafayette, California, United States

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.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Lafayette, California, United States
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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.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Renaissance Philanthropy
1-2023
Senior Advisor for Innovation
Sherpa.ai
11-2017 - 5-2024
Chief Innovation Officer
Schmidt Futures
2-2017 - 11-2017
Senior Advisor
Eric and Wendy Schmidt Group
2013 - 1-2017
Deputy Director for Technology and Innovation
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
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Tom Kalil launches Renaissance Philanthropy to connect innovators with wealthy donors. Featured in Axios
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Education
1985 - 1987
Graduate studies in international relations
The Fletcher School at Tufts University
1981 - 1985
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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