Author of Climate Capital: Investing in the Tools for a Regenerative Future.
Studied active galactic nuclei at the Harvard-Smithsonian observatory, aged 15.
Has taught rapid prototyping to over 10,000 people – in person.
Tom’s work reframes economics as a design discipline – one that can align economic growth with ecological regeneration rather than extraction. He challenges the false trade-off between prosperity and planetary health, arguing that advances in AI, robotics, and deep technology can turn innovation into a restorative force for the natural world. Guided by his 4Cs framework: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Compassion, and Community, he promotes a sustainable, human-centred approach to our economy. Tom is also pioneer of a unique approach to rapid prototyping, visioning, and leadership, which has accelerated innovation and organisational transformation across more than a dozen industry-leading companies.
Investor and inventor, Tom is a founding partner of At One Ventures. His career spans astrophysics research, Fortune 500 consulting, and corporate executive, leading the development of innovative hardware, software, and digital services. Tom has played pivotal roles in globally scaled initiatives (Microsoft Outlook and Yahoo Search), and has taken new ventures from concept to impact (Yahoo Answers). Today, he focuses on human development, working with social entrepreneurs worldwide to rethink the foundations of entrepreneurship.
Climate Capital: Investing in the Tools for a Regenerative Future (Wiley, 2026); The army of autonomous robots restoring nature (TED, 2025); State of the Planet (GreenBiz, 2025); Investing Disruptive Technology for a Net Positive World (Summit Impact, 2023); How Rapid Prototyping Can Take Your Business to the Next Level (Singularity Group, 2022); Everything is Connected – Here’s How (TEDx Taipei, 2016); Rapid Prototyping Google Glass (TED-Ed, 2013); The Climate Transition and Disruptive Deep Tech (GreenFin 24).
“Harnessing deep tech, rapid prototyping, systems thinking, and visionary leadership to provide the foundations for a regenerative economy.”
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