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Laird Cagan
Investor/Founder/CEO/Board Member - Tech and Impact (Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit)
Laird Cagan is a seasoned investor and entrepreneurial leader with over 30 years of experience, focusing on Impact Investing and Triple Bottom Line in various industries like Energy, CleanTech, FinTech, NanoTech, Health Care, and Technology.
He has been involved in over $3 billion worth of investments, with more than 10 companies going public under his leadership.
Laird started his career in M&A with Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Drexel Burnham Lambert, participating in transactions valued at over $15 billion.
He has been actively engaged in organizations like TIGER 21, serving as the San Francisco Chair, where he helped members enhance their investment strategies, business decisions, and philanthropic endeavors.
Additionally, Laird has been associated with YPO, serving as the Founder/Chairman of the SF Bay Chapter and the San Francisco Chapter of YPO-Gold, showcasing his leadership skills and commitment to fostering business relationships.
On the academic front, he holds degrees from MIT and Stanford University, including an MBA, BS, and MS in Engineering, alongside a Master's in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.
Laird Cagan's entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his involvement with various ventures such as FS Medical Supplies, FloShield, Inc., and Cagan McAfee Capital Partners, where he served in leadership roles.
He is also a founding member of the Stand4Lyme Foundation and has contributed significantly to the research and awareness of Lyme disease.
An accomplished athlete, Laird played varsity soccer at Stanford and continues to be actively involved in sports, with his teams securing championships in national competitions.
His dedication to sports is further reflected in the Laird Q. Cagan Stadium at Stanford, underscoring his lasting impact on the university's athletic programs.