Snapshot of Telescope FOUNDATION

Our collective experience prior to creating Telescope FOUNDATION

>$1 billion
capital governed and/or deployed for scientific, charitable, educational, other mission-related purposes
>$1 billion
government and private funds leveraged for efforts such as universal broadband, household electrification, organ donation, earth system modeling, and carbon removal
>$400 million
funds committed or invested to advance the development of artificial intelligence and other deep tech for public benefit
>300,000
people from 170 countries brought together into a network of exceptional talent and others
3
Nobel Prize winners identified and supported prior to their winning the prize
>$250 Million
direct venture investing in companies at seed, Series A and Series B stages

Team

Eric Braverman
Chair & CEO

Eric Braverman is a CEO, founder, and teacher. He is chair and CEO of Telescope Foundation.

Chris Lisi
Chief Communications Officer

Chris Lisi, Founding Member of Telescope, is Chief Communications & External Relations Officer

Jacob Zionce
President & COO

Founding President and COO of Telescope Foundation, where he oversees the organization’s strategy

Diana Skurka
Managing Director

Diana Skurka is a founding member of Telescope Foundation and serves as Managing Director.

Michael Lustbader
Member of the Board

Michael is the Managing Partner of Arlington Capital Partners

Juan Luis Salinas Dávila
Manager, Special Projects

Juan Luis is a manager at Telescope Foundation with a background in public policy.