Tom Rand
Keynote Speaker: Cleantech Venture Capitalist & Climate Solutions Expert; Managing Partner at ArcTern Ventures; Author of "Waking the Frog"
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Categories:Innovation, Creativity, Culture, Business Consulting, Technology, Environment, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Environmental Activism, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Conservation, Science, Business, Finance, Business Growth, Earth Day, Venture Capital, Energy, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking
Tom Rand Biography
Tom Rand is a Canadian entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author focused on accelerating the global transition from fossil fuels. Rand founded Voice Courier Inc. to serve the emerging interactive voice response market, expanding the company to more than 100 employees across three countries before its sale. Following this, Rand established VCi Green Funds, providing angel and venture capital to companies developing emission-reduction technologies, marking a shift toward clean technology and climate solutions.
Rand co-founded and serves as managing partner at ArcTern Ventures, a cleantech investment firm that provides early-stage risk capital to companies in the clean technology sector. He sits on the boards of firms including Morgan Solar, Hydrostor, Polar Sapphire, Woodland Biofuels, and MMB Research, as well as organizations such as Environmental Defence Canada and Cape Farewell. Rand also served as clean-tech practice lead at MaRS Discovery District and remains a senior advisor. In addition to his investment work, Rand is a part-owner of Planet Traveler, a Toronto hostel recognized as North America's greenest hotel, and is known for his advocacy of green bonds policy.
Rand is the author of several books on climate solutions, including "Kick the Fossil Fuel Habit," which won the Whitepine Non-Fiction Award; "Waking the Frog," a bestseller; and "Climate Capitalism: Economic Solutions for a Planet in Crisis." In "The Case for Climate Capitalism," Rand presents an economic response to the climate crisis, arguing for a renewed capitalism focused on replacing fossil fuels to mitigate climate risk. The book received positive reviews from major outlets, with Publishers Weekly highlighting its well-reasoned arguments.
Rand holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Waterloo, a Master of Science in philosophy of science from the University of London and LSE, and a Master of Arts and PhD in philosophy from the University of Toronto. He is an Action Canada Fellow and has authored op-eds in Canadian Business Journal, Toronto Star, and The Globe and Mail. Rand has appeared on Canadian television shows and is a frequent public speaker on the science, politics, and economics of climate change, clean technology, venture capital, and innovation. He has delivered more than 300 public talks and lectures on topics related to climate risk, economic opportunities, and cleantech. Rand is recognized for his expertise at the intersection of engineering, philosophy, and investment in climate action.
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Tom Rand brings his trademark focus and clarity to an enormously complex issue – the economics of climate change. As global fears over climate risk ratchet up alongside increasing turbulent weather systems, the private sector looks at last ready join the fight in earnest. Is that the case, or just more greenwashing? Rand’s forthright speaking style takes on the old canards of both left and right politics in a passionate call to arms on climate risk and covers a broad range of subjects – psychology, finance, policy, economics, technology and science. His talk brings to life the focus of his third bestselling book: to articulate pragmatic ways to rewire the capitalist economy for the 21st century – a renewed “Climate Capitalism”.
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What topics does Tom Rand speak about?
Tom Rand is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Creativity, Culture, Business Consulting, Technology, Environment, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Environmental Activism, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Conservation, Science, Business, Finance, Business Growth, Earth Day, Venture Capital, Energy, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
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Tom Rand generally travels from Montreal, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Tom Rand is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Innovation, Creativity and Culture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Rand for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Tom Rand generally travels from Montreal, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joan Michelson, Bill Nussey and Joel Makower. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Rand for an upcoming event.
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The Economics of Climate Change
Tom Rand brings his trademark focus and clarity to an enormously complex issue – the economics of climate change. As global fears over climate risk ratchet up alongside increasing turbulent weather systems, the private sector looks at last ready join the fight in earnest. Is that the case, or just more greenwashing? Rand’s forthright speaking style takes on the old canards of both left and right politics in a passionate call to arms on climate risk and covers a broad range of subjects – psychology, finance, policy, economics, technology and science. His talk brings to life the focus of his third bestselling book: to articulate pragmatic ways to rewire the capitalist economy for the 21st century – a renewed “Climate Capitalism”.
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Rand for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Rand, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Rand or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Tom Rand for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tom Rand, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Rand are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Rand, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Tom Rand speak about?
Tom Rand is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Creativity, Culture, Business Consulting, Technology, Environment, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Environmental Activism, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Conservation, Science, Business, Finance, Business Growth, Earth Day, Venture Capital, Energy, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Tom Rand travel from?
Tom Rand generally travels from Montreal, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tom Rand?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Rand for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Rand for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Rand or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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