Technology & Innovation Leader; Managing Partner at GV; Former Design Director at IDEO Europe; TED Speaker

London, UK
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Tom Hulme Biography

Tom Hulme is a managing partner at GV, also known as Google Ventures, where he serves as head of Europe and co-leads the global technology investing team. Hulme oversees investments in fintech, enterprise software, artificial intelligence, science, and consumer technology startups. Since the launch of GV's London office, the firm has invested more than $500 million in over 40 startups across Europe and Israel, including Nothing, GoCardless, Multiverse, Snyk, CurrencyCloud, Vaccitech, and Lemonade.

Hulme's professional background spans multiple industries and roles. He has worked as a teacher in a rural school in Tanzania, studied physics at university, founded an engineering startup, manufactured performance automobiles, and led a design team focused on social impact. Before joining IDEO, Hulme was managing director of Marcos, a British sports car manufacturer, and founded Magnom, a magnetic filter startup with products used in Formula One, superbikes, agricultural equipment, and central heating systems. At IDEO Europe, he served as design director, led the firm's global startup initiatives, and founded OpenIDEO, an open innovation platform engaging more than 300,000 users from over 170 countries to address social challenges. He also launched OIEngine, a SaaS platform with clients such as Harvard Business School and the Knight Foundation.

Prior to joining GV full-time, Hulme was an active angel investor in the European technology sector, achieving a 5x DPI track record and over 20x TVPI. He led investments in companies including Lemonade.com, Snyk, Secret Escapes, Blockchain.com, GoCardless, Blue Vision Labs, and Currency Cloud. His angel portfolio includes founding investments in MileIQ, Divimove, and Massive Health, among others.

Hulme is recognized for his work in design, innovation, and entrepreneurship. His TED Talk, "What can we learn from shortcuts?" explores design, physics, entrepreneurship, and investment, focusing on the concept of "desire paths" as intersections of user experience and design. The talk has been viewed by a global audience. Hulme has been named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and is featured in WIRED UK Top 100 Digital Power Brokers and the Evening Standard list of London's 1000 Most Influential People. He also serves as an advisor to the British government and Ministry of Defence and is a reservist. Hulme was awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours for his military service.

Hulme holds a first-class bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Bristol, an MBA from Harvard Business School where he received the Baker Scholar Award of high distinction, and an honorary doctorate in design from the University of the Arts London. His experience in scientific research, design thinking, entrepreneurship, and venture capital positions him as a prominent voice in technology, innovation, and global entrepreneurship.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/27/2026.

Tom Hulme Speaking Topics

  • Industry Disruption

  • Open Innovation

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Tom Hulme Videos

In conversation with Tom Hulme - YouTube

In conversation with Tom Hulme - YouTube

Google Ventures' Tom Hulme and Tech Crunch's Mike Butcher in conversation at Web Summit 2017. Web Summit is the fastest growing ...

TEDxLondonBusinessSchool - Tom Hulme - How Disruptors are ...

TEDxLondonBusinessSchool - Tom Hulme - How Disruptors are ...

Tom is a Design Director at IDEO in London, where he uses the innovation and design process to develop new business opportunities. A serial ...

Tom Hulme - Startup Europe

Tom Hulme - Startup Europe

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Tom Hulme is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Industry Disruption, Open Innovation, Design Thinking, Technology and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Hulme for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Tom Hulme generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gillian Muessig, Josh Linkner, Max Levchin, Vinod Khosla and Terry Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Hulme for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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