Tom Steyer

Tom Steyer is an investor committed to supporting the people and solutions addressing climate change. He founded NextGen America, the largest youth-voter engagement organization in the U.S. Its climate-focused messaging helped lead to record levels of youth turnout in recent elections. He co-founded Galvanize Climate Solutions, a climate-focused multi-strategy investment firm; Beneficial State Bank, a community development bank focused on the triple bottom line, justice and sustainability; and TomKat Ranch, a regenerative ranch dedicated to raising cattle with a negative carbon footprint. He played a key role in preserving California’s Global Warming Solutions Act, worked to pass clean energy initiatives and advocated for environmental justice. In 2020, Steyer ran for U.S. President with a campaign centered on addressing climate change, then served as co-chair of California’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery, and co-chair of then-Vice President Biden’s Climate Engagement Advisory Council, helping to mobilize climate voters. Previously, Steyer founded and led Farallon Capital to $36 billion AUM.