Rodrigo J Prudencio

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Managing Partner at Propeller VC. Co-Founder of Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund. Investing in startups around the world developing solutions that touch climate change and oceans. @ Propeller
Rodrigo J Prudencio's Location
Seattle, Washington, United States, United States
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About Rodrigo J Prudencio

Over 25 years of venture capital investing with a focus on clean energy, climate, and sustainability. Built and managed teams in startups, investing, and non-profits. Currently in Amazon's Global Corporate Development team leading investments for Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund. Previously on the Alexa Fund leading the Alexa Accelerator and Next Stage programs. Founder of Amazon CorpDev's DEI efforts. Compelled by big ideas that solve big problems.

Rodrigo J Prudencio's Current Company Details
Propeller

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Managing Partner at Propeller VC. Co-Founder of Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund. Investing in startups around the world developing solutions that touch climate change and oceans.
Rodrigo J Prudencio Work Experience Details
  • Propeller
    Managing Partner
    Propeller Jul 2023 - Present
    Boston, Ma, Us
  • Amazon
    Climate Pledge Fund, Amazon Corporate Development
    Amazon Jun 2020 - Jul 2023
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Co-founder of Amazon's $2Bn corporate fund (its largest ever) aimed at investing in high potential companies that can help Amazon go faster towards meeting its Climate Pledge goal of operating as a net-zero carbon company by 2040. Responsible for investments in Forum Mobility, Turntide, Pachama, Zeroavia, BETA, Ion Energy, Resilient Power Systems, and Moxion Energy.
  • Amazon
    The Alexa Fund, Amazon Corporate Development
    Amazon Nov 2016 - Sep 2020
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    As an investment and program lead for the Alexa Fund, I was responsible for the strategy, execution, and results of the annual Alexa Accelerator, Next Stage program, and the Alexa Fund's Global Investment initiative. Initiated CorpDev's first DEI measurement and outreach efforts which later led to an alliance with AllRaise. Managed over 40 transactions including Pulse Labs, Sensible Object (acq: Niantic), Twine (acq: FreeConferenceCall), Comet Labs, Novel Effect, Aspinity, Conservation Labs, Roby, Voiceitt, Bluetag, Anycart (acq: Weee!), Ejenta, Spiral Technologies, Symbl.ai, Blerp, BlueFever, Kardome, tado, Endel, Doppio Games (acq: Fortis Games), and Sweepr.
  • Gs Shop
    Director, Investments And New Business
    Gs Shop Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
    I led the U.S.-based venture capital strategy for GS Shop, a Seoul, Korea based multi-billion dollar consumer products channel with presence in home (TV) shopping, e-commerce and mobile. With 7 JVs around the world, GS Shop acts as a global channel for a variety of consumer products. The GS Shop portfolio includes U.S.-based companies such as Pixlee, ODK and Rooy.I served on the Board of Directors of On Demand Korea (ODK), a Video on Demand (VOD) platform providing high-quality streaming content from Korea to audiences in the U.S., China and other markets.I supported workshops held for global executives attending our San Francisco workshops to deepen their expertise on agile development techniques, product development, human-centered design, and minimal viable product development. And I served as an early advisor to GS Energy's executive office as they scoped a corporate venture capital fund focused on energy innovation (now called GS Beyond).
  • Shuddle
    Founding Ceo, Board Member
    Shuddle Oct 2013 - Mar 2015
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Developed the first transportation network to focus on families and the safe transportation needs of kids. Conducted initial market research, broad range of user interviews, use-cases and market sizing. Identified co-founder with transportation marketplace expertise, ran successful MVP experience to nail product-market fit. Designed and implemented best-in-class driver screening and background check system and secured first-in-class insurance to cover unaccompanied minors. Raised seed funding and built initial market presence for Bay Area roll-out.
  • Hara Software
    Ceo
    Hara Software Nov 2012 - Oct 2013
    I was the CEO of Hara Software from November 2012 until its acquisition by Verisae, Inc. in October 2013.Took over a team of 35 employees, a high burn-rate and less than 6 months of cash runway. I managed headcount, focused on recurring high-margin customer renewals, collected delinquent receivables and maintained a strong brand in marketplace. Moved quickly to pursue acquisition by complimentary market participants and closed transaction within 6 months of seeking a buyer. All the employees were offered work and investors saw a return on their initial capital.
  • Hara Software
    Board Observer
    Hara Software Jun 2009 - Nov 2012
  • Firstfuel Software
    Board Of Directors
    Firstfuel Software Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
    Lexington, Ma, Us
    Served as a Director of the corporation since 2012. Helped company with recruiting of key executives and some early business development functions including launching two key partner relationships. Served on the Compensation Committee.
  • Terrapass
    Board Observer
    Terrapass Mar 2007 - Nov 2012
    Houston, Texas, Us
  • Synapsense Corporation
    Board Of Directors
    Synapsense Corporation Dec 2006 - Nov 2012
    Served as a Director of the corporation since 2006. Served on several board committees including Audit (Chair) and Compensation.
  • Nth Power Llc
    Partner
    Nth Power Llc Sep 2006 - Nov 2012
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Responsible for leading investments for Nth Power's fourth fund with a primary focus on energy IT related deals. Led investments or oversee fund holding in following: * Synapsense, Inc.: Leading provider of energy efficiency solutions in the data center deployed over wireless networks. * Terrapass: Provider of carbon offsets for consumers and businesses* Thetus Corporation: Software company developing advanced semantic modeling for knowledge management of complex problems* Topanga Technologies: Developer of the most efficient high brightness illumination engines* Hara Software: Leading provider of enterprise energy management software* FirstFuel Software: Developer of advanced software capable of modeling energy use in commercial buildings with a non-intrusive data driven approach Continued responsibilities on investor relations.
  • Nth Power Llc
    Principal
    Nth Power Llc Jan 2002 - Sep 2006
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Led firms investor relations responsibilities, including the raising of Nth Power IIA ($56MM) and Nth Power IV ($170MM), successfully broadening the investor base to include institutional investors from a wide geographic spread. Responsible for leading all investor reporting and working with CFO to manage fund budgeting and legal documents.Served as an observer on the board of Imara Corporation, a developer of Lithion-Ion batteris using a unique cathode material handing and deposition method.
  • Nth Power Llc
    Associate
    Nth Power Llc Nov 2000 - Jan 2002
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Led business development activities for Nth Power Fund I & II, with a focus on connecting the strategic interests of Nth Power's corporate investors to Nth Power's deal flow and portfolio companies.Supported diligence on more than a dozen Nth Power investments during this time.
  • Topanga Technologies
    Board Of Directors
    Topanga Technologies Jul 2009 - Oct 2011
    Us
  • Utility.Com
    Director Of Business Development
    Utility.Com 2000 - 2000
    Led corporate and business development for an Idealab! backed cleantech company
  • Accenture
    Consultant
    Accenture 1999 - 1999
    Dublin 2, Ie
    Summer consultant to a utility regulatory compliance project.
  • Department Of State
    Special Assistant To Undersecretary
    Department Of State 1997 - 1998
    Served as chief environmental assistant to Timothy Wirth, Undersecretary of Global Affairs. Primarily served as part of the negotiating team for the US Government during the Kyoto Climate Change Convention.
  • National Wildlife Federation
    Director Of Trade And Environment
    National Wildlife Federation 1992 - 1997
    Reston, Va, Us
    Led policy and fundraising for an international advocacy program to reform the rules of international trade. Program was housed at the National Wildlife Federation, the largest US environmental organization.

Rodrigo J Prudencio Skills

Venture Capital Start Ups Entrepreneurship Cleantech Business Development Energy Business Strategy Renewable Energy Energy Efficiency Private Equity Corporate Development Due Diligence Investments Alternative Energy Product Management Clean Technology Public Policy Mergers Venture Financing Angel Investing Sustainable Energy Energy Technology Social Entrepreneurship

Rodrigo J Prudencio Education Details

  • University Of California, Berkeley, Haas School Of Business
    University Of California, Berkeley, Haas School Of Business
    Business
  • Middlebury College
    Middlebury College
    International Relations
  • Fhc...The Bulldogs!
    Fhc...The Bulldogs!
  • New Trier High School
    New Trier High School

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