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Kurt ShelineunlockedColin: together at Claremont McKenna College (2004–2006)
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×3Colin: together at W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
Colin: together at Whoosh
About
Read previously served as VP of Business Development at Common Networks and as VP of Business Development and General Manager at Reserve, where he later continued as a board observer and advisor, along with a stint as VP and GM of enterprise at OvationCXM. He is also a founding partner at Golfery, an investor with The Club by Old Tom Capital, and has advised and consulted for various companies since 2013.
Co-Founder & CEO at Whoosh
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Co-founders at Whoosh
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Scott PeperCo-Founder & CTO
Experience
- Whoosh, Inc.Co-Founder & CEOcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- GolferyFounding Partnercurrent2025 — presentSan Rafael, California, United States
- The Club by Old Tom CapitalInvestorcurrent2026 — present
- Various CompaniesAdvisor | Consultantcurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Common NetworksVP of Business Development2019 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- ReserveBoard Observer | Advisor2016 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- ReserveVP of Business Development | General Manager2014 — 2016San Francisco, CA
- OvationCXMVP & GM, Enterprise2018San Francisco Bay Area
- ExpaExecutive in Residence | VP of Operations2016 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- Above DataFounder2016San Francisco, California, United States
- ECOtalityVP of Corporate Development | Co-Founder2006 — 2013San Francisco, CA & Phoenix, AZ
- CollaboratevBoard Member | Co-Founder2013San Francisco
- Investment Banking / Independent Brokerage FirmsOperations - M&A Groups2006Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Renewable Energy16Energy10Electric Vehicles10Business Strategy25Business Development34Solar Energy3Start-ups33Mergers2Entrepreneurship18Public Relations5Strategic Partnerships22Mergers & Acquisitions17
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International BusinessMarketingSmart GridNew Business DevelopmentCorporate DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentCleantechFinanceStrategyStrategic PlanningLeadershipManagementLanguages Chinese · English
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Colin Read?
- Read previously served as VP of Business Development at Common Networks and as VP of Business Development and General Manager at Reserve, where he later continued as a board observer and advisor, along with a stint as VP and GM of enterprise at OvationCXM. He is also a founding partner at Golfery, an investor with The Club by Old Tom Capital, and has advised and consulted for various companies since 2013.
- Where does Colin Read work?
- Colin Read is Co-Founder & CEO of Whoosh.
- What companies did Colin Read found?
- Colin Read founded Whoosh.
- Where did Colin Read go to school?
- Colin Read studied at W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University (Master of Business Administration, International Business); Claremont McKenna College (B.A., Government & Psychology); The Taft School.
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Also worked at The Club by Old Tom Capital2
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