Tom Baruch

Tom Baruch is a seasoned venture capitalist and leader in the climate and resource sectors, currently serving as Managing Director at Baruch Future Ventures, a firm focused on addressing challenges in climate-sensitive and resource-limited markets. With a portfolio of 27 companies in diverse sectors including energy, healthcare, and food, Tom also contributes as an advisor to Breakthrough Energy Ventures, 8VC, and Humanity United, and holds positions including Board Member at the Foundation for Climate Restoration and Leadership Council Member at Cyclotron Road. Tom's prior experience includes serving as Chairman of Codexis, Inc., as well as roles in various venture capital initiatives. Tom is a Trustee Emeritus at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where the educational foundation was established, holding a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Juris Doctor from Capital University.