William (Bill) R. Tharp, icd.d

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Founder at Tangerine Tango Group

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Overview

William (Bill) is the Founder of Tangerine-Tango, a private holding company established in 1993. His firm has backed over 75 entrepreneurs, launched over 10 investment funds, and focuses on entities providing genuine climate leadership. He is an alumnus of the Institute of Corporate Directors at the Rotman School of Management.

He is an active investor and board member, having served with organizations like the Private Capital Markets Association of Canada and as chair for a University of Toronto advisory committee. Public information suggests he enjoys skiing, fly-fishing, and other water sports in his personal time, balancing his professional endeavors with family.

Unique fact: William has been instrumental in mobilizing over $1 billion in capital for various funds with a specific focus on growth capital for entrepreneurs.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

Tough To Convince

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Climate Leadership
His company, Tangerine Tango, is explicitly focused on backing entrepreneurs who provide "genuine climate leadership" and advancing a net-zero economy.
Supporting Entrepreneurs
Since 1993, his group has successfully backed over 75 entrepreneurs and helped start or co-found more than 15 different companies.
Innovative Finance
He recently expressed a keen interest in "practical pathways and innovative financing models" to support new ventures and climate-focused initiatives.

Media Appearances

William has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-1993
Founder at Tangerine Tango Group
1-2017
Committee Member at Private Capital Markets Association of Canada (PCMA)
University of Toronto: EFAC - Chair '15 at University of Toronto
5-1991
Managing Partner at Quantum Leap Asset Management Limited
3-2018 - 2-2023
Director & Chair, Audit Committee at Our Home & Miniature Land

Education

2016 - 2017
Institute of Corporate Directors from Rotman School of Management
1979 - 1983
Education details unavailable from The University of British Columbia

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Exp : 31 Location : Greater Toronto Area, Canada Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Tangerine Tango Group
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Insights For Selling To William (Bill) R.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • 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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with William (Bill) R. 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 William (Bill) R.

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will William (Bill) R. move?

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

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

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