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Xavier Helgesen

Founder

Founder at Enduring ventures

Oakland, California

Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $250K

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FXFrancis Xavier Helgesen
Francis Xavier HelgesenExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Enduring VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2019 — present
  2. ZOLA ElectricFounding CEO2011 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  3. Better World BooksChairman Of The Board2011 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Better World BooksCo-Founder2002 — 2011South Bend-Mishawaka Region
  5. GSM AssociationAdvisor, Community Power, GSMA Development Fund2011London Area, United Kingdom
  6. Books For AfricaBoard Member2003 — 2009Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
  7. Indaba SystemsCEO2004 — 2006Vancouver, WA

Skills & more

Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Venture Capital56Social Entrepreneurship34Strategic Partnerships74Business Strategy99Non-profits7Fundraising12Business Development40Cleantech9Corporate Development17Analytics1
+10 moreEnergyRenewable EnergySustainabilityMarketing StrategyMobile DevicesResearchStrategic PlanningStrategyLeadershipManagement

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Xavier Helgesen?
Angel investor
Where does Xavier Helgesen work?
Xavier Helgesen is Founder of Enduring ventures.
What check size does Xavier Helgesen write?
Xavier Helgesen typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
What companies did Xavier Helgesen found?
Xavier Helgesen founded Enduring ventures.
Where did Xavier Helgesen go to school?
Xavier Helgesen studied at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (MBA); University of Notre Dame (BA, MIS / Minor in Anthropology).

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ZOLA Electric mafia2

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