Tom Kosnik Email & Phone Number

Menlo Park, California, Us

FoundersX Ventures is an early-stage venture fund focusing on enterprise AI and big data, quantum computing, space technology, sustainable energy, Fintech, Foodtech, and Medtech.We are strategic investors and have strong partnerships with major venture funds and a high-value network in enterprise ventures. Our team and core network have a unique combination of deep domain knowledge in emerging technologies, expertise in new product development, business growth, international marketing and distribution, fundraising, cross-cultural negotiation, and managing a portfolio of partnerships. We also have access to a trustworthy network of OEM resources for high-tech manufacturing. We have a deep understanding of the different paces of innovation adoption in the entrepreneurial communities in Silicon Valley, China, Singapore, and other ASEAN countries. This network, which we call the "Circles of Influence" helps early-stage ventures rapidly acquire customers, capital and talent.

Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mx

All-in-one fintech platform for enterprises in LATAM. Closed $100M venture funding. In rapid growth stage.

Tampa, Florida, Us

Holistic mental healthcare platform for women, founded by two women MDs.

Irvine, California, Us

Build a sustainable future in space. Founders are former engineers from SpaceX and Lockheed Martin.

San Francisco, California, Us

Leader in cultured meat for sustainability

Boston, Ma, Us

New drug discovery powered by AI and computational biochem, raised over $26M, with A round led by Microsoft Ventures M12 and Playground Global.

Seattle, Wa, Us

AI Engine for social e-commerce.

Singapore, Sg

Taught the New Venture Creation course in NUS Silicon Valley College program (two sections/year).Visited Singapore twice a year to conduct workshops, support NUS iLEAD Program.

Stanford, Ca, Us

Tom Kosnik was an adjunct professor in the Department of Management Science and Engineering, Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP), at Stanford School of Engineering from 1990-2018. Teaching: His courses included Global Entrepreneurial Marketing, Technology Entrepreneurship, and New Venture Creation. He taught Marketing at Harvard Business School from 1985-89, and launched HBS’s Entrepreneurial Marketing course in 1995-97.At Stanford. He was on the Advisory Board of Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students (BASES), and faculty advisor to the BASES Challenge (a new business competition) from 1996-2018. Professional Education: Kosnik helps leaders and teams in start-ups, global companies, and other organizations to apply best-of-class tools to overcome real-world challenges. Topics include:• Gear Up: Test Your Business Model Potential and Plan Your Path to Success. An Interactive book and toolkit to help create new markets or disrupt existing markets• Circles of Influence: Getting entrepreneurial players in different regions to bet on your new venture• Negotiating the Triple Chasms of Generation, Gender and Culture: Building trust across borders• Global Entrepreneurial Marketing: Creating new markets and entering new country/markets• Designing Systems that Summon the Spirit: Bringing the best out of people at workPast and current clients include: American Management Systems; Apple Computer; Applied Materials; China Mobile Communications Corporation; Clean Tech Open; Cypress Semiconductor; Cummins Engine; Electronic Arts; Ernst & Young; National University of Singapore Entrepreneurship Centre; HP China; IBM; Microsoft; Nuance Communications; Younoodle, Yunnan Tin Company, and over 100 startups. Advisor: Kosnik has served as a leadership coach and advisor to hundreds of entrepreneurial leaders and teams from 1980 to the present.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

I have served as a judge in a number of different Younoodle startup competitions, including: Start Up Chile; Younoodle Silicon Valley Summer Camp; Younoodle Korean entrepreneurs programs

I was one of the National Judging Co-Chairs for Cleantech Open, and also the sidekick to the National Chair for Cleantech Open Academy. Although I do not have the bandwidth to continue in those activities because of the increase in international travel related to my work with the Global Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Altruists Network (GLEAN), I have the deepest respect and admiration for Clean Tech Open, its leadership, and the army of volunteers who make it happen every year!

San Bruno, Ca, Us

TCG Advisors provides strategy consulting to technology companies in the areas of focusing innovation and taking technology innovations to market. The Managing Directors use a portfolio of models, many of which are published in books by Geoffrey Moore, to help executive teams for develop their strategies.

Boston, Ma, Us

As a visiting associate professor, I taught First Year Marketing, Business Marketing, and in 1995-1997 launched HBS's first course in Entrepreneurial Marketing, which continues at HBS under other faculty to the present day.

Boston, Ma, Us

Taught First Year Marketing and was a coauthor of two marketing case books.

Ph.D., Marketing Of Technology Products

Mba, Marketing And International Business

Ba, History And International Relations