Primary Job Title Co-Founder Primary Organization The R-Group Holdings, LLC
Location Portland, Oregon, United States Regions West Coast, Western US
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Multi-platform venture partner investing at the nexus of the energy transition and emerging technology. I combine 25+ years of executive and deal experience (Avangrid Renewables [NYSE: AGR], Ormat Technologies [NYSE: ORA]) with hands-on startup investing and advisory work.
Current platforms:
* Oregon Venture Fund (11+ years) * SeaChange Fund *
Breakwater Ventures * LAUNCH (Jason Calacanis)
Through The R‑Group family office, I’ve invested across 75+ companies in FinTech, CleanTech, MedTech, EdTech, and CPG. Investment approach: Differentiate, Disrupt, Deliver — partnering with founders building defensible technology and scalable business models. I leverage deep technical/operational understanding to run rigorous diligence on complex energy, infrastructure, and deep‑tech opportunities.
Selected outcomes: --------------------- * 15+ exits including AbSci (IPO), Streem (Frontdoor), The Wild (Autodesk), IOTAS (ADT) * 2022 Oregon Venture Fund “Most Valuable Angel” * Active board/advisory roles across portfolio
Operating strengths: M&A, project finance, renewable development, capital markets, GTM, strategic partnerships. Education: MIT Sloan (TIM/SMP), Bayes Business School (MBA).
Beyond investing: Mentor founders on fundraising and GTM, provide FIRE-focused personal finance coaching, and advise on renewable energy and venture capital formation.
My passion is Angel Investing, helping small companies make it big. I invest thru a variety of platforms (the Oregon Angel Fund, SeaChange Fund, Breakwater Ventures and the Launch) in FinTech, HighTech, Lifestyle- and CPG industries, looking for investments that share his 3D vision: "Differentiate, Disrupt and Deliver".
