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Josh TanenbaumunlockedMichael: together at LocalVIBES (2011–2013)
Michael: together at MILK Studios
×4Michael: together at Runwise
×6Michael: together at Colgate University
About
Michael Cook is Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Runwise, a smart building control platform, where he leads growth, go-to-market strategy, and the company's strategic, enterprise, and national LP accounts. Runwise's system is installed in over 6,000 buildings and reduces energy costs and fossil fuel usage by an average of 21%, and the company closed a $19M Series A from FifthWall in 2022. Cook is also a Co-Founder at Carleton Energy Consulting.
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DERIVE VENTURESSan FranciscoHelium-3 VenturesNew YorkMassMutual VenturesSpringfield · $500K – $5M checksMenlo VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M checks · since 2025Multiplier CapitalWashington · $3M – $15M checksMunich Re VenturesSan FranciscoNextView VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $4M checksNotation CapitalNew York · $400K – $750K checksSusa VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $5M checks
Co-founders at Runwise
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Lee HoffmanFounder
Experience
- Carleton Energy ConsultingCo-Foundercurrent2019 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Carleton Energy ConsultingDirector of Sales2016 — 2019818 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001
- Carleton Energy ConsultingSenior Sales Manager2016818 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001
- MILK StudiosProject Manager at MADE Music2015450 West 15th St. New York, NY, 10011
- MILK StudiosAssociate Producer at MADE Fashion Week2015450 West 15th St. New York, NY, 10011
- MILK StudiosIntern2014 — 2015450 West 15th St. New York, NY, 10011
- Open Till MidnightFounder/ Principal Songwriter (lyrics, music)/ Guitar/ Singer2005 — 2014Greater New York City Area
- LocalVIBESA&R Director (New York)2011 — 2013New York, Melbourne, London
- Smash StudiosMusic Studio Intern2011
- Veri.comSales and Marketing Intern2010Manhattan, New York
- Adam Matthew Weiss PRPublic Relations Intern2009 — 2010Greater New York City Area
Skills & more
ManagementEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ConservationSales ManagementSales OperationsLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)Energy AuditsSteam BoilersFuel ManagementReal-time Control SystemsUtility RegulationRetro-Commissioning
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Cook?
- Michael Cook is Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Runwise, a smart building control platform, where he leads growth, go-to-market strategy, and the company's strategic, enterprise, and national LP accounts. Runwise's system is installed in over 6,000 buildings and reduces energy costs and fossil fuel usage by an average of 21%, and the company closed a $19M Series A from FifthWall in 2022. Cook is also a Co-Founder at Carleton Energy Consulting.
- Where does Michael Cook work?
- Michael Cook is Founder of Runwise.
- What companies did Michael Cook found?
- Michael Cook founded Runwise.
- Where did Michael Cook go to school?
- Michael Cook studied at Colgate University (Bachelor of Arts (BA), History).
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