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4 Questions on Starting a New CV
Earlier this year, I was interviewed by Liwen-Edison Fu for a feature in The World of Corporate Venturing 2020 on the…
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Heriberto Diarte reposted thisHeriberto Diarte reposted thisLine Mobility is reimagining how cities, campuses, and airports move: with on-demand, automated transit on rapidly deployable elevated guideways. No traffic. No unnecessary stops. No congestion. No compromises. Today, we're proud to announce a strategic partnership with Karma Automotive, America's only full-line ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer, to bring world-class engineering, battery technology, and software-defined architecture to our platform. This is more than a partnership. It's a new category of public transportation, built for the way we need to move. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZkYU4-q
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Heriberto Diarte shared thisI’m thrilled to share the launch of Catalyzer Ventures, which I am building with Kristina M Johnson. Catalyzer is a different kind of venture firm built for the physical world; operator-led, technically grounded, and backed by deep industrial relationships. We back practical, high-impact technologies modernizing energy, infrastructure, and industrial systems, and help founders cross from Potential to Proven, driving commercial adoption from pilots to scale and reaching the milestones that make strategic acquirers, private equity investors, and growth capital compete for access. If our work aligns with your interests, as a founder, operator, or industry partner, we’d like to hear from you at info@catalyzervc.com https://lnkd.in/gc4Tvib6
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Heriberto Diarte reposted thisHeriberto Diarte reposted thisHow do you turn skills into superpowers? The Stanford University Graduate School of Business is about to celebrate 100 years of developing leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. At the CentreCourt MBA Festival with Poets&Quants on Oct 7 - 9, I'm hosting Wil Torres, EdD, Global Admissions Director at the #GSB to talk about what makes the Stanford #MBA and #MSx such a life changing experience. It starts with 'being you'. You can register your front row seat at: https://lnkd.in/dKhHh_9 In a wide ranging 40-minute discussion we will be discussing: - what makes the school’s culture truly unique and enduring after a century of impact; - the qualities that help students thrive; - what the admissions office looks for in great candidates ; - the career opportunities opening up for GSB graduates today; and much much more. And I won't be able to resist the chance to ask Wil, 'What matters most to him, and why?' Join us for an inspiring session, and start to imagine your own future. #stanfordMBA #businessschool #MBAadmissions #M7
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Heriberto Diarte shared thisI’m happy to share that I have started a new position as Partner, Quantum Innovation Fund at Quantum Energy Partners! A top value added investor proving financing and support to innovative companies throughout their their journey (from venture, to growth, to debt, to infrastructure and project financing). https://lnkd.in/efZPSdED https://www.quantumep.com
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Heriberto Diarte shared thisDear friends and colleagues, After nearly five years at Schneider-Electric creating an external innovation practice including SE Ventures, the corporate venture capital fund, it is time for me to move on. I am so proud of creating SE Ventures from scratch, including building a world class team, and developing it into one the best CVCs in the world. SE Ventures is consistently recognized as a leading investor in its focus areas, delivering great strategic and financial returns to Schneider-Electric. For my next role I will continue investing in the areas I know well; climate tech & sustainability, smart buildings, and industry 5.0 I am now spending a few months on vacation with my family, while I continue ongoing conversations exploring how best to use my experience to help companies that are creating a better future for the planet. #climatetech #sustainability #venturecapital Please stay in touch! Warm regards Heri
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Heriberto Diarte shared thisGreat article from my wife’s firm, Fortuna Admissions. If you know anyone thinking of applying to business school (and now is an excellent time), tell them to get in touch with Fortuna (or contact Caroline Diarte Edwards) - they are the best firm in the MBA admissions coaching business Fortuna Admissions https://lnkd.in/gG-M8MBuWhy Now Is Your Best Chance In A Generation To Get An Elite MBAWhy Now Is Your Best Chance In A Generation To Get An Elite MBA
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Heriberto Diarte shared thisSo happy to have initiated this stronger collaboration. Now with the support & access of Schneider-Electric, AutoGrid will achieve new hights in helping electrify and decarbonize our planet.Climate-AI Pioneer AutoGrid to Be Acquired by Schneider Electric to Accelerate Energy TransitionClimate-AI Pioneer AutoGrid to Be Acquired by Schneider Electric to Accelerate Energy Transition
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Heriberto Diarte shared thisReally enjoyed my conversation with Thomas Brown at Sifted, where I shared my learnings on how to set up a successful CVC.Heriberto Diarte shared thisFrom its base in Palo Alto, California, SE Ventures, the corporate venture fund of power management giant Schneider Electric sits a long-way (both physically and philosophically) from its parent company in the suburbs of Paris. So how does CEO Heriberto Diarte keep the unit 'on the edge but close enough'? I recently had a great chat with Heriberto about what’s needed, beyond a healthy dose of capital and a board mandate, to give CVC and corporate innovation a foundation for success. We talk about… 🪟 Embracing the outside 😎 Avoiding being "the cool kids in Silicon Valley" 📏 Arms length, but hands-on 🏆 Talent and variety 👀 Breaking the stigma of corporate VC The full story’s in Sifted's ’s latest #FutureProofonCulture article… ☕️ Charge your cup and head-on over for the full story ⬇️ #sifted #futureproof #innovation #culturechange #corporateventurecapital #cvc Meriah Jamieson
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Heriberto Diarte shared thisWe are hiring! If you know someone who is a great fit, please share. We're looking for smart, passionate people looking to join our investment team- working with companies that help make the built environment more energy efficient, automated, and closer to net zero. Job postings below 👇 Principal: https://lnkd.in/gU6tyg5b Senior Associate: https://lnkd.in/g8kSBiqC
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Heriberto Diarte liked thisHeriberto Diarte liked thisIt was a pleasure meeting Vallejo’s own LaRussell this afternoon. What I admire isn’t only his success as an artist, it’s the way he’s chosen to build. Staying connected to his hometown, creating opportunities for emerging talent, investing in young people, and showing that success doesn’t require leaving your community behind. As a business owner and someone who believes deeply in community involvement, I appreciate people who understand that our greatest impact isn’t simply what we accomplish for ourselves, it’s what we help make possible for others. Congratulations on everything you’re building, LaRussell. It’s exciting to watch someone from our community continue to grow while bringing others along. Thank you Lindsay & Danny for hosting this and the awesome hospitality! 🤍 Be the good and the light that you leave behind. ✨
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Heriberto Diarte liked thisHeriberto Diarte liked thisVery exciting news from Claroty today—I’m beyond thrilled to share that we have been named a 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 and a 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 in the The Forrester Wave™: OT Security Solutions, 2026, as well as a 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 in the 2026 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for CPS Protection Platforms! 🎉 What makes these recognitions especially meaningful to me is I believe they are a testament to how Claroty lives our core value of Customer Obsession, and the dedication of our team to building solutions that drive real business outcomes for our customers. I also want to extend my deepest thanks to our customers and partners for placing your trust in our solutions today and our vision for tomorrow. Your ongoing collaboration and insights drive us to continually improve and evolve every day. We’re incredibly grateful and proud to have you with us on this journey! Read more on both announcements here: 📰 A Leader and a Customer Favorite by Forrester: https://hubs.li/Q04w5_6p0 📰 A Customers’ Choice by Gartner: https://hubs.li/Q04w60Xt0 #ForresterWave #Leader #CustomerFavorite #GartnerPeerInsights #CustomersChoice #OTSecurity #CyberResilience #CustomerObsession #OperationalTechnology
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Heriberto Diarte liked thisHeriberto Diarte liked thisBayer 04, until 2029 at least… but, a contract extension is about more than a date. For me, it is a decision to continue taking responsibility for a project, a club and a group of people I deeply believe in. What we have achieved at Bayer 04 Leverkusen in recent years has created momentum, visibility and yes, also expectations. Success often brings a new challenge: not to become satisfied with what has already been built. That is one of the main reasons why I continue. I feel that there is still a great deal ahead of us. There are important political topics and foundations to be laid for the future of German and European football which I want to help shaping. Structures, people, infrastructure, the development of our campus and the way we position Bayer 04 for the years ahead are only some of the tasks I can see. Of course, sporting ambition will always be at the heart of what we do. We want to compete for titles in Germany and internationally. But lasting success is created beyond individual seasons. Continuity is important in that process. So is trust. The close cooperation with Simon Rolfes, the confidence of our shareholders and the quality of the people throughout the club give me the conviction that we can continue to push Bayer 04 forward without losing what makes this club special. On a personal level, this commitment also means something to me. My home and my family life remain closely connected to Spain, and that naturally requires effort and sacrifices. But over the years, my connection to Bayer 04 has become much more than professional. There is genuine passion behind the decision to stay. Perhaps most importantly: I simply don’t have the feeling that our work here is finished. Take care, Fernando
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Heriberto Diarte liked thisGreat opportunities require great leaders, and I’m thrilled to welcome Bryce Dille as our new CFO. Bryce combines deep technical grounding with capital markets experience, fundraising expertise, and M&A skills, a rare mix that will be essential as we position Ensurge to realize the great opportunity ahead of us. Welcome aboard, Bryce.Heriberto Diarte liked thisPlease join us in giving a warm welcome to Bryce Dille as our new CFO! Bryce brings 20+ years of leadership in finance and capital markets, rooted in energy, battery and biotechnology. He's spent years on Wall Street as a cleantech analyst covering battery technology and energy efficiency. Bryce has a unique combination of technical depth in energy and battery technology with a proven record of raising capital and executing strategic transactions. Ensurge’s executive team now consists entirely of direct subject matter experts with relevant hands-on experience. With this major element of our evolution complete, Bryce's guidance will be a powerful catalyst as we pursue capital growth and scale our commercial operations. We're excited for what's ahead as Bryce helps guide our next stage of growth! Read thefull announcement here: https://lnkd.in/g_rwtTPW #CFO #Leadership #Growth #EnergyStorage #SolidStateBatteries #MicroBatteries #CleanTech #Capital
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Heriberto Diarte liked thisHeriberto Diarte liked thisI have closed my summertime in Europe by spending a few days in the magnificent mountains of Chamonix, France. For many years now, it has become a personal ritual to mark the end of summer by taking part in one of the UTMB® Group trail races during the last weekend of August. This year was no exception, with many hours on the trails and one unforgettable night in the mountains. Trail running is never easy. There are moments when the challenge feels immense. Yet the rewards are extraordinary. Standing on the starting line, there are no titles, no distinctions, no shortcuts. We are all united by the same challenge, the same determination, and the same passion for nature. Time spent in the mountains always leaves me feeling energized and humble. The mountains always give me perspective. They remind me that meaningful progress is achieved one step at a time, through resilience and perseverance. Nature has a remarkable way of reminding us both of its beauty and its fragility. Again, the recent extreme weather events we are witnessing around the world are a powerful reminder that the climate transition is not a future concern. It is a present responsibility. Returning from this experience, I feel renewed and motivated to continue our journey at Schneider Electric as the Energy Tech partner of our customers, helping them achieve both efficiency and sustainability. Across Schneider Electric, thousands of people share the same commitment to making a positive impact for today and tomorrow. This is our contribution to preserving the environment and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future. #UTMB #Chamonix #TrailRunning #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #EnergyTechnology
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Heriberto Diarte liked thisHeriberto Diarte liked thisWoohoo! Light has announced $46M in Series A funding to scale embedded electricity, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this team and their progress. Much as an airline or retailer can offer a branded credit card without becoming a bank, Light's partners can offer branded electricity plans without becoming a utility. Light holds the state-by-state licenses, handles wholesale power procurement, manages commodity risk, and runs billing, support and grid integration behind the scenes. With Light, any company can become an electricity provider without spending years building the infrastructure to do it. Light is making great traction with partners across real estate and proptech who embed electricity plans directly into resident onboarding to streamline move-ins and generate revenue. In battery and solar, partners combine behind-the-meter systems, grid electricity service and VPP benefits in one place to simplify sales and eliminate customer confusion. They’re working with mobility and fintech partners too. And a data center developer building on Light could help make sure their development works for the community by facilitating lower electricity bills and backup power to their neighbors. Light launched in Texas, and as of the first half of 2026, 100% of new electricity brands entering the Texas market launched on Light's platform, up from over 70% in 2025. Light increased its run-rate revenue 10x over 12 months, and is expanding to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Illinois next. I first backed Adam Compain's first company a decade ago, and was hoping to work together again. I met Baker Shogry, former Head of Product at Plaid, years ago as he was just starting to think about where to build in Energy. So when Adam and Baker teamed up to go after electricity, I didn't need much convincing. What they've built since has still managed to exceed my expectations. Few founding teams execute with this much speed and precision on something with this much systems potential. Congratulations to Baker, Adam, and the entire Light team. Proud to have been along for this ride so far, and even more excited for what's next! And what a treat to get to partner with Matt Brown at Matrix, Eric Meyer at Activate Capital, Santo Politi at Spark Capital, Zachary Perret at Mischief.
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Heriberto Diarte liked thisHeriberto Diarte liked thisIt’s starting to feel a lot like 2020/2021 again - but this time in physical industries. VCs are investing at stupid valuations in companies they often don’t really understand. Founders are spending ahead of milestones. Burn is being justified by market size instead of execution. And everyone is convincing themselves that because the opportunity is enormous, discipline somehow matters less. I think that is dangerous. We are standing in front of one of the largest opportunities in history: building trillion-dollar companies across manufacturing, energy, defense, robotics, infrastructure, and the physical economy. But we can absolutely screw it up. Software taught us what happens when capital gets too cheap, valuations get disconnected from fundamentals, and companies spend years ahead of product-market fit. Physical companies are even less forgiving. Factories cost real money, data center takes time. Supply chains break. Customers move slower, mistakes compound and you cannot always cut your way back to health after burning too far ahead. The answer is not to be less ambitious, It is to be more disciplined. Raise big when the milestones justify it. Spend aggressively where it creates real enterprise value. But earn the right to spend the next dollar. We have a chance to build many trillion-dollar physical companies over the next decade. We should not risk that opportunity by repeating the worst behavior of 2021 - just in a much more capital-intensive world.
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Member Board of Trustees
Woodside Priory School
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Serving in the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees of the school
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Member Parks & Recreation Committee
Portola Valley Town
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Fundraising Volunteer focusing on major donors
PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
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Leading and Managing People at Columbia Business School
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Jerusalem Light rail Design and Construction
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A fabulous project with extreme complexities and challenges that I had the privilege to lead together with Hubert Peugeot my Boss, Eng. Moshe Benjo CWE JV MD and Dr. Tomer Goodovitch Veolia MD, partners and team and see it succeeding and becoming a reality. The sense of accomplishment and prosperity it gave the city citizens and added urban development in this ancient magnificent city is still durable and strong in the hearts of all who have participated and of course with my own.
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Distinguished Citizen
Government of the State of Sinaloa
The State honors one business person a year whose career can serve as an example and inspiration to aspiring young people in Mexico.
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