Damien C. Tanner

Damien Tanner is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong technical background.

He began his journey in software development by building apps for the Linux Gnome distro for the HP iPAQ.

His early experiences sparked a deep passion for tech, leading to the founding of multiple successful tech companies.

Some of his notable ventures include MediaCore, an education technology company acquired by Workday Inc, Pusher, a realtime messaging platform, and New Bamboo, a web agency acquired by thoughtbot Inc.

Since 2015, Damien has shifted his focus to founding, investing, and advising in the realms of climate-focused tech, SaaS, and developer tools.

He actively engages in angel investing and serves as a Limited Partner in the MCJ fund.

Damien Tanner pursued his education at Imperial College London, enriching his technical skills and knowledge.

Throughout his career, he has been involved in various organizations, holding key positions such as Founder at ada.sh and Rebase Ventures, Non-Executive Director at thoughtbot, Contributor & Advisor at Open Climate Fix, Venture Partner at Innovation Nest, and Board Member at several companies including ScreenCloud - Digital Signage, Attractions.io, and FINCA International.

His diverse roles have included Managing Director, Europe at thoughtbot, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at MediaCore, Co-Founder at Pusher, and Co-Founder at New Bamboo

Damien Tanner's dynamic career trajectory showcases his expertise in entrepreneurship, tech innovation, and strategic investments.