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Ed Walters

Bridging Tech, Infrastructure & Capital | Executive Search at RRA

Brooklyn, New York

Skills

Corporate Partnership Development
Business Strategy
Finance
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Venture Capital
Management
Business Development
Strategic Communications
Philanthropy
Investments
Construction
Real Estate
Recruiting
Marketing
Executive Search
Sales
Public Speaking
Working with Investors
Strategic Partnerships
Organizational Leadership

Education

Work Experience

  • Executive Search and Assessment Consultant

    2023

    Identifying, assessing, and advising transformative leaders that use technology to improve the world.

  • Venture Partner

    2023

    Supporting early-stage climate startups as they scale and navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

2021 - 2024

  • Founder + General Partner

    2021 - 2024

    Raised a $25M early stage fund focused on decarbonizing the built environment through technology.

2021 - 2024

  • Founder + Chairman

    2021 - 2024

    Launched an innovation network of companies, investors, scientists and nonprofits leveraging digital tech for climate and nature.

2019 - 2022

  • VP of Growth + Stategic Finance

    2019 - 2022

    Scaled from 10-person seed to 150-person Series B, leading go-to-market and strategic finance. Backed by a16z, Founders Fund, Thrive, Starwood Capital, and others.

  • Operator in Residence

    2019 - 2020

    Collaborated with the investment team on emerging trends and businesses in real estate technology.

2014 - 2019

  • Cofounder + General Partner

    2014 - 2019

    Cofounded a $50 million seed-stage VC firm at the intersection of real estate and technology.

  • Associate

    2012 - 2014

    Global PE and VC firm; I worked for the firm's Chairman across a real estate, venture capital, and philanthropic portfolio.

  • Analyst

    2010 - 2012

    Worked on healthcare reform implementation.

  • Health Policy Fellow

    2009 - 2010

    Worked on healthcare reform on the Senate HELP Committee.