Tomas Alvarez Belon

Time to stan Tomas Alvarez Belon. This guy’s a straight-up mover in the climate tech world, and his story is pretty much the definition of grinding and making shit happen. So, he’s part of YC’s S21 batch, meaning he jumped into the startup scene during one of the hottest times, and he’s crushing it there.

Tomas’s process kicked off at Bain & Company, doing strategy consulting, basically, he was the guy figuring out how big companies can grow, squeeze out inefficiencies, all that. That’s where he cut his teeth on real-world business problems, which honestly gave him a solid foundation for understanding what it takes to build something expandable.

This guy isn’t just about grinding away at the corporate hustle. He’s got a serious fire for climate tech. Jumped over to Collaborative Fund, investing in startups that are actually solving climate issues, he’s been in the trenches from the investor side, backing the real deal. That experience? It’s all about spotting the future trend, and he’s got a nose for it.

Then, he co-founded Canopi, a YC-backed startup that’s all about carbon accounting. Think of it like a Fitbit for companies’ emissions. They help firms, especially in crypto, measure and cut their carbon footprint, no bullshit, just real impact. And that’s where Tomas really shines, taking his business savvy and combining it with his passion for climate solutions.

He’s also got a killer academic background, Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University (which is basically the Ivy League of China), and he’s an alum of Georgetown. That multicultural vibe? It’s like he’s got a global perspective baked into his DNA, which makes sense given he was born in Mexico to Spanish parents and has lived around the world.

Right now, he’s not just sitting on his hands. He’s an investor at Innovation Endeavors, backing companies that use software, data, and robotics to push climate and physical economy tech forward. Plus, he served as Chief of Staff at Sightline Climate, which is another heavy hitter in climate VC.

Bottom line? Tomas isn’t just about making money, he’s on a mission to solve some of the biggest problems out there. His path from strategy consultant to investor to startup founder shows he’s relentless, curious, and genuinely cares about making a dent in climate change. Dude’s got the hustle, the smarts, and the heart to change the game. No cap.