Extrope was formed to accelerate the deployment of Silicon Valley digital and "hard science" innovation into global conventional industries and markets.
Consumer and digital markets have financed the development of powerful technology and infrastructure. Unfortunately, many outside of the most advanced technology companies are largely unaware of the advancements and how they can be applied to unlock value outside of tech. Most entrepreneurs are either blind to the potential value and scale or they are intimidated by the complexity. They often lack the domain expertise, understanding of value levers and connections to find market fit and grow in multinational corporations and global markets.
Corporations need to find new ways to innovate outside the corporate walls.
Top Silicon Valley venture capital, burned by cleantech, have largely stayed away from investing in these industries. Some are exploring investment opportunities through a different lense, either as a differentiator or as a novel investment thesis.
It is a complex and challenging ecosystem. With the proper guidance there can be fantastic outcomes. Extrope is committed to being the navigation agent for digital-physical system innovation.
christopher smith
MANAGING PARTNER
Christopher leverages more than 20 years of experience in the global energy and industrial markets to invest and advise on technology innovation. As a Managing Director at Energy Innovation Capital, he focuses on the application of digital technology for industry and is not afraid of hard science and hardware.
Before joining EIC, Christopher held executive and advisory roles at three San Francisco based technology startups. Prior, Christopher was a Managing Director of DuPont’s strategy and operations management consulting firm, leading the global Energy & Operations practices. He has held business and operational leadership roles in DuPont’s electronics and specialty chemicals businesses.
Christopher holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Delaware’s top 10 ranked program.