Torrey Babson
Growth Architect / Venture Builder / Innovation Quarterback
- Role
- Venture Relations Lead & Innovation Services Manager at BRITE Energy Innovators
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Torrey Babson
Purpose-driven technology leader experienced in identifying and leading new growth opportunities, who believes in the potential of tech for the broader good. A background across startups, corporate innovation, and the public sector has given me a versatile skillset from which to identify unmet needs, navigate complex ecosystems, and develop and lead approaches which enable market breakthroughs. Recognized for leveraging curiosity, collaboration, and a detailed lens to attack problems from different directions and find opportunity in unexpected places. Signature skills include: Strategic Capabilities • Corporate & Startup Innovation & Execution • Leadership - Vision, Empathy, Planning, Completing • Public Policy Development and Navigation • Communication and Presentation • Partner | Stakeholder Relationship Building • Opportunity Frameworks & Vetting • Go-To-Market Strategy Tactical Knowhow • Process Approaches (Design Thinking, etc.) • Project and Team Management • Facilitated Ideation and Engagement • Qualitative & Quantitative Research | Analysis • Collaboration Platforms-Miro, Notion, Figma • Execution Platforms-Monday, Jira, HubSpot • Communications Platforms-PowerPoint, Keynote
Experience
Venture Relations Lead & Innovation Services Manager
May 2025 — Present
Education
Wheaton College
B.A., Political Science
1997 — 2001
Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
M.S. Public Policy & Management, (Economic Development and Public Finance)
2005 — 2007
Columbia Business School
Design Thinking
2019 — 2019
Skills
- Business Development
- Public Speaking
- Grants
- Policy Analysis
- Project Management
- Economic Development
- Community Development
- International Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Policy
- Business Strategy
- Economics
- Research
- Grant Writing
- Emerging Technologies
- Non-Profits
- Analysis
- Public Policy
- Management
- Competitive Analysis
- Market Analysis
- Nonprofits
- Leadership
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