Richard Peyton George
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Kevin Baugh
Richard has incredible energy and drive. I was amazed at the depth of his knowledge across a wide variety of technical areas. Technically proficient, hard working, forward thinking, and strategically minded -- if you have a problem you can count on Richard to come up with a good technical solution.
Don Jenkins, Ph.D.
In my current career transition process Richard took personal time to assist me in exploring future career opportunities and possibilities. His personable style and insightful ideas were extremely helpful in expanding my network and focusing my future career objectives.
Kevin Baugh
Richard has incredible energy and drive. I was amazed at the depth of his knowledge across a wide variety of technical areas. Technically proficient, hard working, forward thinking, and strategically minded -- if you have a problem you can count on Richard to come up with a good technical solution.
Don Jenkins, Ph.D.
In my current career transition process Richard took personal time to assist me in exploring future career opportunities and possibilities. His personable style and insightful ideas were extremely helpful in expanding my network and focusing my future career objectives.
Kevin Baugh
Richard has incredible energy and drive. I was amazed at the depth of his knowledge across a wide variety of technical areas. Technically proficient, hard working, forward thinking, and strategically minded -- if you have a problem you can count on Richard to come up with a good technical solution.
Don Jenkins, Ph.D.
In my current career transition process Richard took personal time to assist me in exploring future career opportunities and possibilities. His personable style and insightful ideas were extremely helpful in expanding my network and focusing my future career objectives.
Kevin Baugh
Richard has incredible energy and drive. I was amazed at the depth of his knowledge across a wide variety of technical areas. Technically proficient, hard working, forward thinking, and strategically minded -- if you have a problem you can count on Richard to come up with a good technical solution.
Don Jenkins, Ph.D.
In my current career transition process Richard took personal time to assist me in exploring future career opportunities and possibilities. His personable style and insightful ideas were extremely helpful in expanding my network and focusing my future career objectives.
Credentials
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Permaculture Design Course with Geoff Lawton
The Permaculture InstituteAug, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in Emergency Management
FEMA Emergency Management InstituteApr, 2007- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Chobe Advisers, LLC
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner, Agriculture & Renewable Energy Project Development
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May 2005 - Present
I have been responsible for developing renewable energy and agriculture projects in rural and economically depressed areas working with a variety of economic development players, vendors, partners, and suppliers. Much of my work during the past three years has focused on agricultural economic development of commercial scale projects that leverage advances in energy technologies, drones, food aggregation/processing/distribution, and restorative agriculture. I was also responsible for designing… Show more I have been responsible for developing renewable energy and agriculture projects in rural and economically depressed areas working with a variety of economic development players, vendors, partners, and suppliers. Much of my work during the past three years has focused on agricultural economic development of commercial scale projects that leverage advances in energy technologies, drones, food aggregation/processing/distribution, and restorative agriculture. I was also responsible for designing net zero energy climate controlled greenhouse and mushroom cultivation buildings along with solar power, energy efficiency, and energy storage systems for multiple projects. I completed site surveys and analysis for over 200 potential solar project sites ranging from 30 KW to 10+ MW in size, including one project evaluating the solar potential for two school districts in SW Virginia. Show less I have been responsible for developing renewable energy and agriculture projects in rural and economically depressed areas working with a variety of economic development players, vendors, partners, and suppliers. Much of my work during the past three years has focused on agricultural economic development of commercial scale projects that leverage advances in energy technologies, drones, food aggregation/processing/distribution, and restorative agriculture. I was also responsible for designing… Show more I have been responsible for developing renewable energy and agriculture projects in rural and economically depressed areas working with a variety of economic development players, vendors, partners, and suppliers. Much of my work during the past three years has focused on agricultural economic development of commercial scale projects that leverage advances in energy technologies, drones, food aggregation/processing/distribution, and restorative agriculture. I was also responsible for designing net zero energy climate controlled greenhouse and mushroom cultivation buildings along with solar power, energy efficiency, and energy storage systems for multiple projects. I completed site surveys and analysis for over 200 potential solar project sites ranging from 30 KW to 10+ MW in size, including one project evaluating the solar potential for two school districts in SW Virginia. Show less
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Chief Technology Officer
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Sep 2017 - Present
Empire State Greenhouses, LLC (ESG), a subsidiary of Chobe Advisers, LLC, is developing a high impact closed loop energy & agriculture projects with an Environmental, Social & Governance approach. Located in Cobleskill, NY, ESG is currently developing a sustainable vertical agriculture project to mass-produce up to 50 different types of Certified Organic, New York Grown & Certified crops year-round in renewable-energy powered, 95% water efficient greenhouses constructed on land leased from SUNY… Show more Empire State Greenhouses, LLC (ESG), a subsidiary of Chobe Advisers, LLC, is developing a high impact closed loop energy & agriculture projects with an Environmental, Social & Governance approach. Located in Cobleskill, NY, ESG is currently developing a sustainable vertical agriculture project to mass-produce up to 50 different types of Certified Organic, New York Grown & Certified crops year-round in renewable-energy powered, 95% water efficient greenhouses constructed on land leased from SUNY Cobleskill. ESG intends an academic partnership with SUNY Cobleskill via START-UP NY. The project will culminate in 380,000+ sq. ft. of fruiting crop, leafy green, herb and mushroom growing space in three greenhouse units that include mushroom caves & a processing/pack facility. ESG will power this facility with solar, geothermal, a biogas digester. ESG Cobleskill is poised to be the sustainable, carbon negative, organic locally grown solution with an emphasis on providing enhanced security for the food system and supply chain. Show less Empire State Greenhouses, LLC (ESG), a subsidiary of Chobe Advisers, LLC, is developing a high impact closed loop energy & agriculture projects with an Environmental, Social & Governance approach. Located in Cobleskill, NY, ESG is currently developing a sustainable vertical agriculture project to mass-produce up to 50 different types of Certified Organic, New York Grown & Certified crops year-round in renewable-energy powered, 95% water efficient greenhouses constructed on land leased from SUNY… Show more Empire State Greenhouses, LLC (ESG), a subsidiary of Chobe Advisers, LLC, is developing a high impact closed loop energy & agriculture projects with an Environmental, Social & Governance approach. Located in Cobleskill, NY, ESG is currently developing a sustainable vertical agriculture project to mass-produce up to 50 different types of Certified Organic, New York Grown & Certified crops year-round in renewable-energy powered, 95% water efficient greenhouses constructed on land leased from SUNY Cobleskill. ESG intends an academic partnership with SUNY Cobleskill via START-UP NY. The project will culminate in 380,000+ sq. ft. of fruiting crop, leafy green, herb and mushroom growing space in three greenhouse units that include mushroom caves & a processing/pack facility. ESG will power this facility with solar, geothermal, a biogas digester. ESG Cobleskill is poised to be the sustainable, carbon negative, organic locally grown solution with an emphasis on providing enhanced security for the food system and supply chain. Show less
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WorldTech Inc.
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United States
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Research Services
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CTO
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Jun 2001 - May 2005
I provided technology search and assessment services to a variety of U.S. government agencies, defense prime contractors, and investors. I completed technical and financial due diligence on hundreds of potential portfolio companies and technologies from China, Japan, Poland, United Kingdom, France, Israel, Germany, Sweden, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Russia, and the United States. I managed the pilot project that served as a proof of concept that helped the company win… Show more I provided technology search and assessment services to a variety of U.S. government agencies, defense prime contractors, and investors. I completed technical and financial due diligence on hundreds of potential portfolio companies and technologies from China, Japan, Poland, United Kingdom, France, Israel, Germany, Sweden, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Russia, and the United States. I managed the pilot project that served as a proof of concept that helped the company win over $8 million worth of technology search and development contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense. Show less I provided technology search and assessment services to a variety of U.S. government agencies, defense prime contractors, and investors. I completed technical and financial due diligence on hundreds of potential portfolio companies and technologies from China, Japan, Poland, United Kingdom, France, Israel, Germany, Sweden, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Russia, and the United States. I managed the pilot project that served as a proof of concept that helped the company win… Show more I provided technology search and assessment services to a variety of U.S. government agencies, defense prime contractors, and investors. I completed technical and financial due diligence on hundreds of potential portfolio companies and technologies from China, Japan, Poland, United Kingdom, France, Israel, Germany, Sweden, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Russia, and the United States. I managed the pilot project that served as a proof of concept that helped the company win over $8 million worth of technology search and development contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense. Show less
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BearingPoint
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Netherlands
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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Aug 2000 - May 2001
I was responsible for providing financial and strategic consulting to a variety of clients, including GE Power and Embraer, with an additional focus on business development as part of a team that successfully sold over $7 million in consulting contracts. I was responsible for providing financial and strategic consulting to a variety of clients, including GE Power and Embraer, with an additional focus on business development as part of a team that successfully sold over $7 million in consulting contracts.
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Galileo Interactive
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United States
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Advertising Services
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COO
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Oct 1999 - Aug 2000
Managed day-to-day finance, budgeting, strategic planning, due diligence of potential incubation investments and valuation of investments for this Internet incubator developing a variety of streaming media and digital rights management projects. Galileo was a Webridge Ventures portfolio company. Managed day-to-day finance, budgeting, strategic planning, due diligence of potential incubation investments and valuation of investments for this Internet incubator developing a variety of streaming media and digital rights management projects. Galileo was a Webridge Ventures portfolio company.
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Webridge Ventures
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United Kingdom
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Associate
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Jun 1999 - Aug 2000
Performed venture capital due diligence of proposed portfolio investments in Internet, New Media, and eCommerce startups for a regional $25 million venture capital fund. Performed venture capital due diligence of proposed portfolio investments in Internet, New Media, and eCommerce startups for a regional $25 million venture capital fund.
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Analyst
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Sep 1992 - Jun 1999
Provided due diligence, financial analysis, and deal pricing analysis for a variety of banking and energy company clients. Developed corporate cashflow models to price, evaluate, and restructure oil & gas, refining, and electric utility corporate finance transactions. Typical projects included a $500 million refinery project, a Canadian oil & gas exploration project, several mining companies, and a multibillion dollar electric utility acquisition. Provided due diligence, financial analysis, and deal pricing analysis for a variety of banking and energy company clients. Developed corporate cashflow models to price, evaluate, and restructure oil & gas, refining, and electric utility corporate finance transactions. Typical projects included a $500 million refinery project, a Canadian oil & gas exploration project, several mining companies, and a multibillion dollar electric utility acquisition.
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Education
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1995 - 1997
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business
MBA, Finance & Strategy -
2003 - 2006
Capella University
PhD, Due Diligence / Data Mining -
1992 - 1993
University of Virginia, Graduate School of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing -
1988 - 1992
University of Virginia
BS, Finance & Management
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