Tom Gwinn

Tom Gwinn is an experienced investment professional currently serving as an Investor at Evonik since October 2020, focusing on identifying and supporting investments within innovation growth fields and digital transformation initiatives. Prior to Evonik, Tom worked as a Venture Capitalist at Sutter Hill Ventures, where responsibilities included market research and startup relationship development. Previously, Tom was a Senior Associate at Schox Patent Group, managing intellectual property strategies for numerous technology startups. Early in their career, Tom contributed significant research at Stanford University, culminating in a PhD candidacy while completing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. Tom holds a Juris Doctor degree from Stanford Law School and a Bachelor's degree with honors from California Institute of Technology, also in Electrical Engineering.