Phillip Sarofim
@phillipsarofim
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Entrepreneur & Investor | Founder @Trousdale_VC | Chairman @MeyersManx | Auto Enthusiast | Passionate about innovation, tech and sustainability
Los Angeles, CA
Joined April 2024
I recently joined @MorganLBrennan, host of @CNBC’s Manifest Space podcast, and @Shey_Sabripour, Founder and CEO of @CesiumAstro, during this year’s #UPSummit to talk about how hard tech and advanced connectivity are reshaping the future of defense, autonomy, and innovation. 🎧
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"Manifest Space” hosted by CNBC’s Morgan Brennan focuses on the billionaires and brains behind the ever-expanding opportunities beyond our atmosphere.
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Co-hosting this year’s #UPSummit alongside a truly visionary group was an honor. The Trousdale Lounge was buzzing. Great conversations, bold tech, and a few unforgettable @MeyersManx test drives. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! @CesiumAstro @HavocAi_USV @OurNextEnergy1
Incredible energy at #UPSummit this week, where founders, funders, and builders came together to shape the future of transportation, energy, and tech. Highlights include: our founder, @PhillipSarofim, co-hosting, @MeyersManx test drives, and the great conversations at our lounge.
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Proud to see our @Trousdale_VC portfolio company @VenusAerospace win at the Gizmodo Science Fair! Their Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine is pushing hypersonic flight closer to reality.
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Congratulations to Pamela Melroy (@Astro_Pam) on joining the @VenusAerospace board! Proud to support Venus as they push aerospace forward. @Trousdale_VC
🚀 Venus Aerospace is proud to welcome Pamela Melroy (@Astro_Pam) to our Board of Directors. A former @NASA Deputy Administrator, Pam has led at @DARPA and @FAANews, and is one of only two women ever to command a Space Shuttle. We’re honored to have her aboard as we continue
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#Glas is proving that science-led innovation can drive real impact. Their latest study shows flavored vapes help reduce smoking, nicotine dependence, and CO exposure, reaffirming our belief in responsible harm reduction.
Applied Research and Analysis Company (ARAC) study shows #Glas flavored vapes cut smoking, nicotine dependence & carbon monoxide more than tobacco flavors—highlighting the power of science-backed harm reduction. https://t.co/LJq7srwQ2Y
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@MeyersManx @Tuthill_UK Carbon fiber body, 4WD w/ front, center & rear LSDs, 35” suspension travel, and a 6-speed sequential gearbox 🏁. 6 years of curated global adventures included. More details + images: https://t.co/4MWYOLGlxW
#Tuthill #MeyersManx #LFG
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From a dream with my friend Richard to reality at The Quail, meet the LFG from @MeyersManx + @Tuthill_UK Raw. Visceral. Uncompromising. Built for the most breathtaking roads and trails on Earth. LFG. 🏎️
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Applauding the team at @densityio on the launch of Routines, a meaningful step forward for caregivers and families.
Today we're announcing Routines. A new project from Density Routines is designed to help older Americans live independently longer It's a radar sensor + ai agent that anonymously measures: > caregiver arrival (in home or facility) > unexpected absence > and real-time routine
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Chromatic. Is. Back. Same magnesium alloy shell. Same pixel-perfect display. Ships with Tetris. Plus 5 new games, 3 new accessories, and a brand-new colorway.
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Big milestone from @StarfishSpace: the Otter Pup 2 mission is now in orbit, setting the stage for the first commercial satellite docking in low Earth orbit. This breakthrough brings a long-held ambition closer to reality. Honored to support the team — and excited to see what
Otter Pup 2 separation confirmed - thanks for the ride, @SpaceX! 👋 Launch is an exciting milestone for Otter Pup 2, placing the satellite into low Earth orbit so it can work towards its mission: docking with another satellite and validating core Starfish technologies along the
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Great insights from @SachinSethPhD on the future of ocean innovation. Proud to see these portfolio companies tackling critical pieces of the puzzle.
Five companies shaping the future of our oceans. 🌊 Partner @SachinSethPhD dives into how @Sofarocean, @notpla, @swaythefuture, @GoZerocircle, and @regentcraft are shaping ocean innovation: from coastal transport to seaweed plastics. https://t.co/9ORtJr4Q9s
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Big congrats to @sduggleby and the @VenusAerospace team on this fantastic feature. A Houston-built breakthrough with global implications — we’re proud to be part of the journey. 🚀
"A world first." Houston-built. Hypersonic future in motion. Our RDRE engine flew—and proved what’s possible. https://t.co/dmsCfRIGCK
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Congratulations to @CesiumAstro on the opening of the new Tokyo office. Excited to see what's next as the team scales mission-ready space communications worldwide.
🌏Now open in Tokyo. We’ve expanded into Asia-Pacific, marking our 6th global location. Each office plays a critical role in delivering real-time, mission-ready space communications. 👇Scroll to explore where and how we operate.
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Thrilled to #CelebrateOMDA — congratulations to the team at @omadahealth on this remarkable accomplishment.
All the way from Times Square 🏙️ at @NasdaqExchange — here's to making lasting health change possible for many more. $OMDA #CelebrateOMDA
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Proud of the @GoToImpulse team: $300M raised to power the next chapter in orbital mobility. At @Trousdale_VC, we back visionaries. This one’s flying high. #SpaceTech #SeriesC #Sarofim #ImpulseSpace #VC
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Just witnessed something extraordinary. @VenusAerospace’s launch was not just a test. It was a turning point. Huge congrats to the entire team. This is what bold vision and relentless execution look like. Proud to support you. #RDRE #Hypersonics #SpaceTech
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We're excited to share that @regentcraft has been nominated for an @EarthshotPrize after successfully testing its electric seaglider. The all-electric vehicle cruises at 180mph with a 180-mile range per charge. With a commercial launch planned for 2028, REGENT is making coastal
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Discover how Earthshot Prize innovators like GreenPod Labs, REGENT, and Keep IT Cool are revolutionising food waste reduction, transport, and clean energy.
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Very proud of the work of @Trousdale_VC's portfolio company, Pacific Fusion, is doing. The company's magnetic field fusion technology could offer a faster pathway to net energy gain. With prototypes completed, they're now building a complete pulse module, an exciting milestone
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Pacific Fusion also announced the hiring of a key executive from competitor Helion.
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