Ed Sappin is a business and community leader who builds and invests in innovative technology, climate, and healthtech companies. Ed is the COO of Giftogram, a tech innovator focused on empowering partners to better appreciate their employees and stakeholders through gifting. He is also an active angel investor and strategic advisor. Key Highlights:- Successful operating executive, including roles as CFO of Northwest Innovation Works ($50+ million raised and $800+ million in commitments), Senior Strategic Planner for Intel, and Head of Development for BP Solar ($2+ billion in revenue won).- Proven angel and growth capital investor, consistently achieving strong IRRs.- Team builder, with on the ground experience in the US, Europe, and Asia. - Recognized thought leader, contributing to VentureBeat, Forbes, The Washington Post, and other publications, and speaking at conferences organized by MIT, Berkeley/Stanford, and others.Ed earned a Masters from Johns Hopkins SAIS and a Bachelors from UPenn Wharton. He believes strongly in giving back, and when he is not with his children or training for his next race, he is active in community organizations such as the JCC and the Wharton and SAIS alumni networks.
Listed skills include Mergers And Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Business Development, Business Strategy, and 43 others.