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differentiation happens when you’re in the room and not just behind automations. Kyle and his team at "growth unhinged" interviewed 195 gtm leaders…
differentiation happens when you’re in the room and not just behind automations. Kyle and his team at "growth unhinged" interviewed 195 gtm leaders…
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Education
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Brown University
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Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Janus Forum, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Brown Debating Union, The Brown Noser
Graduated Magna Cum Laude and with departmental honors in Environmental Studies.
Awarded top departmental prize for my Senior Thesis, where I quantitatively evaluated the future social costs of extreme weather (hurricanes and heat waves) on Rhode Island and the economic efficiency of policies to mitigate those impacts.
Co-authored report and amendment to S. 2439 Rhode Island Climate Risk and Reduction Act, the first state legislation on urban adaptation; testified at RI Senate…Graduated Magna Cum Laude and with departmental honors in Environmental Studies.
Awarded top departmental prize for my Senior Thesis, where I quantitatively evaluated the future social costs of extreme weather (hurricanes and heat waves) on Rhode Island and the economic efficiency of policies to mitigate those impacts.
Co-authored report and amendment to S. 2439 Rhode Island Climate Risk and Reduction Act, the first state legislation on urban adaptation; testified at RI Senate hearings.
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Pay TV: The past, the present... the future of video?
MultiChannel News
See publicationWhat will the future of video look like? Are consumers ready to cut the cord in favor of online streaming? How can pay TV providers stay relevant and continue to grow? Simon-Kucher surveyed 1,000 consumers to answer these and other burning questions.
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How Amazon beats competitors with 'Tesco' tactics
The Guardian; Sydney Morning Herald; The Bookseller; Livres-Hebdo; L'actualite
See publicationOnline retail giant Amazon is the cheapest option only on its top 20 bestsellers, with lower-selling books costing 14% more than price charged by rivals, study finds
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Book pricing: Rein in the aggression
Book Business Magazine
See publicationIs competing on price a race to the bottom? What's the value of a book? These and other questions are addressed by a new Simon-Kucher & Partners study.
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Calling all newspapers: A premium model is your best hope
The Guardian (UK); Le Monde; Poynter.org; Editor & Publisher; SmartPlanet.com
See publicationWhile raising print prices may shrink an already anemic readership base, it may also be newspapers' best hope of staying afloat
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Early responses to climate change: An analysis of seven U.S. state and local climate adaptation planning initiatives
Journal of Weather, Climate, and Society (American Meteorological Society)
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I’m thrilled to announce defy.vc’s investment in Birches Health as part of their $20M combined Seed and Series A funding round, alongside incredible partners like AlleyCorp, General Catalyst, Will Ventures, and others. As someone deeply passionate about backing companies that tackle important problems for our society, I couldn’t be more excited about what Birches is building—a national virtual clinic dedicated to treating gambling addiction and related behavioral disorders like gaming, sex, porn, and internet addictions. What excites me most is Birches’ innovative health assurance model: proactive, accessible, and affordable care that’s evidence-based and delivered right at home. With the explosion of legal sports betting—think nearly $1.5 billion wagered on this year’s Super Bowl alone—we’re staring down a looming public health emergency. Traditional options like hotlines or generic therapy fall short for this high-acuity issue, but Birches changes that by offering specialized therapy from trained clinicians, multimodal treatment, and peer support, all covered by major insurers like United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. It’s available in all 50 states, breaking down geographical and financial barriers that have left so many without help. The impact is already profound: 96% of patients report an improved quality of life, and 94% give Birches a 5/5 rating. By partnering with state governments, payors, and policymakers, Birches is pushing gambling addiction into the spotlight of behavioral health conversations, where it’s been neglected for too long—often leading to shame, worsened outcomes, and higher suicidality risks. This funding will supercharge their growth: expanding the provider network, boosting clinical excellence, scaling infrastructure, and deepening insurance and state partnerships to meet surging demand. Very excited to partner with Elliott Rapaport and the entire Birches team! See more about our POV in the blog post linked in the comments. #GamblingAddiction #BehavioralHealth #HealthTech #VentureCapital #Innovation
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Tim Schumacher
Today we’re announcing that with our World Fund we’re backing enerkii - the Munich-based startup bringing clean, decentralised energy to Europe’s industrial base. Industry is one of Europe’s most polluting sectors, and one of the slowest to decarbonise. Over 80% of industrial companies in Germany still lack renewable energy systems. Meanwhile, energy-related emissions hit a record high last year, totalling 37.4 billion tonnes of CO₂. These are entirely avoidable emissions, and we must tackle them with urgency. Founded by gridX (where I was a happy Angel investor with my TS Ventures) veterans David Balensiefen, Henry Thierhoff and Hendrik Abel, enerkii is already powering 87 MW of industrial capacity across Germany. Slashing energy bills by 50% on average. At the heart of enerkii’s tech is an OS that maps out the best clean energy setup in as little as 15 minutes, replacing weeks of consultancy work. We’re proud to back this exceptional team of repeat entrepreneurs, tackling a massive market, with real decarbonisation impact. Coverage in TheNextWeb, linked in comments. Read more: www.enerkii.com
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