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George Polk

Investor

Advisor at Systemiq Capital · Senior Advisor at SYSTEMIQ

London, England, United Kingdom

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6,736 people in our graph share verified history with George — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Laura BuhlerunlockedGeorge: together at McKinsey & Company (2009)
×6George: together at Harvard Business School
×5George: together at Harvard University

Experience

  1. Vision Ridge Partners, LLCSenior Advisorcurrent2026 — present
  2. Vision Ridge Partners, LLCPartner2020 — 2026Greater London
  3. Vision Ridge Partners, LLCMember of the Investment Committee2018 — 2020Boulder, Colorado, United States
  4. Systemiq CapitalDirectorcurrent2022 — presentGreater London
  5. Systemiq Ltd.Senior Advisorcurrent2022 — present
  6. Systemiq Ltd.Chairman, Investment Committee2018 — 2022London, England, United Kingdom
  7. CoolPlanetDirector2022 — 2025
  8. CoolPlanetChairman2014 — 2022Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland
  9. Rocky Mountain InstituteTrustee, Chairman of the Program and Strategy Committee2014 — 2023Boulder, Colorado, United States
  10. Tulum Management USA LLCManaging Partner2011 — 2022Washington, DC
  11. MercerAdvisory Panel, Sustainable Opportunities Fund2012 — 2021London Area, United Kingdom
  12. Low CarbonDirector, Low Carbon Investment Management2018 — 2021London, England, United Kingdom
  13. Carbon War RoomChairman Of The Board2013 — 2014New York, United States
  14. Carbon War RoomDirector2011 — 2013New York, United States
  15. George Soros.Head of Climate Investment2009 — 2010New York, United States
  16. McKinsey & CompanySpecial Advisor2008 — 2009New York, United States
  17. European Climate FoundationChairman of the Executive Committee2008 — 2009London, England, United Kingdom
  18. European Climate FoundationFounder2007 — 2008London, England, United Kingdom
  19. Catalyst Project LimitedFounder2007 — 2009London, England, United Kingdom
  20. World Economic ForumGlobal Technology Pioneer2006 — 2008
  21. THE CLOUD NETWORKS LIMITEDFounder and CEO2003 — 2008London, England, United Kingdom
  22. IGABRIELEntrepreneur In Residence2001 — 2002London, England, United Kingdom
  23. Global Wireless Holdings Inc.President, Latin America1998 — 2000New York, New York, United States
  24. Geotek CommunicationsSenior Vice President, International Networks1995 — 1997Montvale, New Jersey, United States
  25. Geotek CommunicationsVice President Of Business Development1994 — 1995Montvale, New Jersey, United States
  26. EP Systems CorporationFounder and Presdient1990 — 1993New York, New York, United States
  27. Wave Systems Corp.Vice President of Corporate Development1988 — 1990New York, New York, United States
  28. Merrill LynchAssistant To The Chairman1987 — 1988New York, New York, United States
  29. Merrill LynchFinancial Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions1986 — 1987New York, New York, United States

Skills & more

StrategyBusiness DevelopmentClimateFinanceCapital

From George's professional profile.

Colleagues at Systemiq Capital

Elena Guglielmini
Operations Associate at Systemiq Capital
Gemma Bloemen
Venture Partner at Systemiq Capital
George Darrah
General Partner at Systemiq Capital
Irena Spazzapan
Managing General Partner at Systemiq Capital
Jacques-Olivier Cogis
General Partner at Systemiq Capital
James Bilefield
Advisor at Systemiq Capital
Jasper Wigley
Investment Associate at Systemiq Capital
Jeremy Oppenheim
Managing Partner at SYSTEMIQ

Frequently asked questions

Who is George Polk?
Advisor at Systemiq Capital
Where does George Polk work?
George Polk is Advisor at Systemiq Capital.
Where did George Polk go to school?
George Polk studied at Harvard Business School (Private Equity and Venture Capital); Harvard University (AB, History).

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Also attended Harvard Business School2,000

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Also attended Harvard University2,000

Ron ConwayFounder of SV AngelAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzSarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkDanny RimerPartner at Index VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalG

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Shared employers

Also worked at Systemiq Ltd.32

Irena SpazzapanManaging General Partner at Systemiq CapitalJessica StewartGeneral Partner, Chief Operating Officer at Systemiq CapitalGeorge DarrahGeneral Partner at Systemiq CapitalLouis MillonInvestment Principal at Systemiq CapitalAnna TrendewiczInvestment Associate (North America) at Future Energy VenturesAmy PatersonPartner at SYSTEMIQ

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Also worked at Rocky Mountain Institute14

Kareem DabbaghManaging Partner at VoLo Earth VenturesJoseph GoodmanManaging Partner at VoLo Earth VenturesCharlotte MatthewsBuilt Environment Advisor at New System VenturesDarius NassiryVice President, Climate Resilience and Sustainability at WSP USA at Nomadic Venture PartnersElaine HsiehPartner, COO at VoLo Earth VenturesErin KirtonSenior Associate at VoLo Earth Ventures

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Also worked at McKinsey & Company2,000

Elad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalAnn Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersFabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ Labs

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Also worked at THE CLOUD NETWORKS LIMITED1

Luke AlvarezFounder & Managing General Partner at Hiro Capital