Oliver Yorke
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Startup Basecamp
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partnership / Venture Manager
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Dec 2021 - Present
Copenhagen Metropolitan Area ► An ecosystem on a mission to #impact 1 billion people by accelerating capital deployment towards climate tech startups. Main Responsibilities: • Lead an investor matchmaking initiative, delivering high-quality monthly climate tech deal flow to over 150+ investors. • Conduct scouting, screening, managing due diligence processes and lead deal flow pipeline management. • Orchestrated organizational growth by nurturing startup-investor relations, cultivating strategic… Show more ► An ecosystem on a mission to #impact 1 billion people by accelerating capital deployment towards climate tech startups. Main Responsibilities: • Lead an investor matchmaking initiative, delivering high-quality monthly climate tech deal flow to over 150+ investors. • Conduct scouting, screening, managing due diligence processes and lead deal flow pipeline management. • Orchestrated organizational growth by nurturing startup-investor relations, cultivating strategic partnerships, and optimizing operational efficiency. • Collaborate with impact organizations, tech hubs, incubators, and accelerators to foster a supportive ecosystem for climate tech innovation. • Stay updated on climate tech trends, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making and platform growth. • Implement metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement of the matchmaking initiative's effectiveness in the climate tech landscape. Show less
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VOYAGERS.io
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chapter Co-Lead
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Jul 2023 - Present
Copenhagen Metropolitan Area ► A community of impact-driven people supporting each other in amazing ways Through VOYAGERS we’re building a diverse, international community of mission-led people using technology to confront climate-related challenges. The goal is to build trusted friendships that accelerate progress and support each other – through online networking but also through dinners and not-for-profit weekend adventures in magical locations. Currently, we have 1,200+ people, from founders to… Show more ► A community of impact-driven people supporting each other in amazing ways Through VOYAGERS we’re building a diverse, international community of mission-led people using technology to confront climate-related challenges. The goal is to build trusted friendships that accelerate progress and support each other – through online networking but also through dinners and not-for-profit weekend adventures in magical locations. Currently, we have 1,200+ people, from founders to investors, activists to regulators, in countries from Germany to Israel and the US. Show less
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Climate X
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Growth Specialist
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May 2022 - Present
Copenhagen Metropolitan Area ► Providing global coverage of climate risk data by combining science & econometrics to deliver climate risk analytics (physical & transitional risk). Main Responsibilities: • Develop and implement social media strategies to increase brand visibility and reach. • Maintain social media platforms (e.g., Twitter & LinkedIn) by creating and curating compelling content. • Write engaging articles and blog posts on relevant topics to attract and engage our target audience. • Conduct… Show more ► Providing global coverage of climate risk data by combining science & econometrics to deliver climate risk analytics (physical & transitional risk). Main Responsibilities: • Develop and implement social media strategies to increase brand visibility and reach. • Maintain social media platforms (e.g., Twitter & LinkedIn) by creating and curating compelling content. • Write engaging articles and blog posts on relevant topics to attract and engage our target audience. • Conduct research and gather data to support the creation of informative and data-driven reports. • Analyse social media and website analytics to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement. • Collaborate with the marketing team to align social media efforts with overall marketing goals. • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging platforms to drive innovation and creativity in social media activities. Show less
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Inveniam Group
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Spain
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2021
Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark ► Inveniam is a boutique consulting firm with a strong focus on supporting the development of the initial and growth phases of early ventures towards reaching the market through private/public fundraising and strategic consulting services. Main Responsibilities: • Provide comprehensive expansion and business strategy services to early-stage startups across diverse verticals. Key areas of expertise include designing and analyzing profitable business models, developing effective… Show more ► Inveniam is a boutique consulting firm with a strong focus on supporting the development of the initial and growth phases of early ventures towards reaching the market through private/public fundraising and strategic consulting services. Main Responsibilities: • Provide comprehensive expansion and business strategy services to early-stage startups across diverse verticals. Key areas of expertise include designing and analyzing profitable business models, developing effective business strategies, formulating go-to-market plans, conducting competitor analysis, and establishing strategic partnerships. • Support client investment cycles, specifically focusing on fundraising activities for pre-seed to Series A technology companies. Tasks include venture sourcing, screening potential investments, conducting market research, performing due diligence, and providing post-investment support. • Cultivate and nurture client relationships with founders, strategic partners, and external investors. Act as a primary point of contact, maintaining continuous client liaison on a project management basis. • Foster strong connections through effective communication, understanding client needs, and delivering exceptional service. • Collaborate with company management to structure workstreams and engagements, ensuring efficient project execution. • Contribute to business development initiatives, leveraging expertise to identify growth opportunities, drive strategic decision-making, and achieve organisational objectives. Show less
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Fundie Ventures
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Spain
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Investment Analyst
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Mar 2018 - May 2019
Barcelona Area, Spain ► Fundie is an impact investment consulting firm focused on enhancing the investment readiness of for-impactful early-stage startups. Main Responsibilities: • Researched impact investment sources for startups in Europe and Africa. • Elaborated investment reports and pitch-deck presentations for funding sources. • Assisted in establishing relationships and coordination between startup founders and funding sources such as VCs, Foundations, Family Offices, High-Networth… Show more ► Fundie is an impact investment consulting firm focused on enhancing the investment readiness of for-impactful early-stage startups. Main Responsibilities: • Researched impact investment sources for startups in Europe and Africa. • Elaborated investment reports and pitch-deck presentations for funding sources. • Assisted in establishing relationships and coordination between startup founders and funding sources such as VCs, Foundations, Family Offices, High-Networth Individuals, etc., as well as other entities in the ecosystem such as NGOs, impact organizations, tech hubs, incubators & accelerators. • Aligned business and operational strategy with financial objectives and social impact outcomes using the Theory of Change methodology. • Coordinated value creation efforts with startup founders through impact assessment, partnership development, and strategy formulation, with a focus on expanding partnerships across the startup ecosystem, including accelerators, & angel investors. Show less
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Releaf (YC W19)
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Nigeria
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Industrial Automation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder Associate
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Mar 2017 - Feb 2018
Barcelona Area, Spain ► Releaf is a supply chain technology company that supplies ingredients to African Food Factories on a mission to build climate-adaptive supply chains as Africa’s population increases by 3 billion. Backed by Y Combinator, Breakthrough Energy, & Future Africa. Main Responsibilities: • Played a key role in supporting the founders in various aspects of building and scaling our business as an early hire. • Strategic planning, market research, and competitor analysis to support… Show more ► Releaf is a supply chain technology company that supplies ingredients to African Food Factories on a mission to build climate-adaptive supply chains as Africa’s population increases by 3 billion. Backed by Y Combinator, Breakthrough Energy, & Future Africa. Main Responsibilities: • Played a key role in supporting the founders in various aspects of building and scaling our business as an early hire. • Strategic planning, market research, and competitor analysis to support startup growth. • Business development and partnership identification to drive revenue generation. • Operations management, process improvement, and project coordination. • Fundraising support, investor relations, and financial modelling expertise. • Cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment across teams. Show less
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Internship
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Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
Barcelona Area, Spain ► Deloitte helps clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. Main Duties: • Working on an operational optimization consultancy project with Hewlett-Packard. • Responsible for the end-to-end operational process for large format printers in EMEA. • Improving operational changes, identifying issues and optimizing HP's order tracking system by developing a new process management procedure. • Analysing quantitative raw data to generate financial client reports.
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BlackRock
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Internship
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
London, United Kingdom ► BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager guiding individuals, financial professionals and institutions in building better financial futures. Main Duties: • Supporting sustainable investment franchise development in EMEA by engaging with stakeholders, writing thought leadership memos and assisting the commercialization of sustainable investment solutions across all asset classes.
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Youth Jobs (If Interested)
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2004 - 2015
United Kingdom • Waitor & Bar Staff Member at Brightsparks (2012-2015) • Tourist Boat Crew Member & Salesperson - Seasonal (2009-2011) • Warehouse Manager at Yodel Delivery (2011-2012) • Delivery Driver (2009-2011) • Agricultural Employee (2006-2009) • Construction Site Labourer (2004-2006)
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Education
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Master of Science (MSc), International Business -
Goldsmiths College, U. of London
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), HISTORY -
Christ's Hospital School
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Poole Grammar School