Tom Serres is a seasoned entrepreneur, public speaker, and technology executive. He is Co-Founder of Animal Ventures, a is venture studio and consultancy focused on building startups, educating executives, and designing comprehensive strategies to help large companies, governments, and SMEs take advantage some of the most advanced technology companies coming into the market.
Animal Ventures focuses on tech companies operating in verticals such as Blockchain, Digital
Platforms, Artificial and Augmented Intelligence, and Internet of Things.
Tom is the host of a new tech show called Tech on Politics, a personal experiment to interview some of the greatest minds in technology, media, venture capital, and government about the convergence of technology, politics, and government.
Tom's first company, Rally, was the largest political fundraising platform in the United States. In 2013, Tom was named one of America's Most Promising CEO's under 35 by Forbes Magazine for his work with Rally. In a few short years, Rally hosted 70,000 organizations and grew to nearly a billion dollars in fundraising volume.
In June 2012, Tom made history by raising Rally's $7.9 million Series A venture capital round — the largest ever — entirely online. As one leading tech publication put it, Rally's founder decided "to put his desired-money where his mouth was and raise the cash online."
Tom's been recognized by Campaigns and Elections Magazine with their Innovator Award in 2012 and as a Rising Political Star. He has appeared on CNN, ABC News, CNBC, and Fox News.
Tom Serres is a seasoned entrepreneur, public speaker, and technology executive. He is Co-Founder of Animal Ventures, a is venture studio and consultancy focused on building startups, educating executives, and designing comprehensive strategies to help large companies, governments, and SMEs take advantage some of the most advanced technology companies coming into the market.
Animal Ventures focuses on tech companies operating in verticals such as Blockchain, Digital
Platforms, Artificial and Augmented Intelligence, and Internet of Things.
Tom is the host of a new tech show called Tech on Politics, a personal experiment to interview some of the greatest minds in technology, media, venture capital, and government about the convergence of technology, politics, and government.
Tom's first company, Rally, was the largest political fundraising platform in the United States. In 2013, Tom was named one of America's Most Promising CEO's under 35 by Forbes Magazine for his work with Rally. In a few short years, Rally hosted 70,000 organizations and grew to nearly a billion dollars in fundraising volume.
In June 2012, Tom made history by raising Rally's $7.9 million Series A venture capital round — the largest ever — entirely online. As one leading tech publication put it, Rally's founder decided "to put his desired-money where his mouth was and raise the cash online."
Tom's been recognized by Campaigns and Elections Magazine with their Innovator Award in 2012 and as a Rising Political Star. He has appeared on CNN, ABC News, CNBC, and Fox News.
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The Cause Economy - Purpose in Your Business
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British Telecom
On-Site
K.R., Board of Directors, British Telecom
If you want to be inspired, to understand what it takes to have true passion and beat impossible odds, you will take the opportunity to listen to Tom Serres and learn from him. He speaks honestly, straight from the heart, and has had his share of phenomenal successes and setbacks along the way. He has the wisdom to frame that into business and life lessons for young and old entrepreneurs alike.
Hill & Knowlton
On-Site
M.M., Senior Media Strategist, Vice Chairman, Hill & Knowlton
Tom Serres is a leading pioneer bringing innovation and technology to the new cause economy, which is going to be the next big thing in philanthropic evolution.
Partner Greylock Capital
On-Site
R.H., Founder of Linkedin, Partner Greylock Capital
Rally was an important force in the world of crowd-funding, especially for causes and campaigns. Tom's been a significant leader, operator, and change-maker in the world of crowd-funding.
