In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Tom Kluz, Managing Partner and Head of Investments at Niterra Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of a leading global automotive supplier.

Tom shares Niterra’s unique investment thesis focused on three key verticals: automotive adjacencies, healthcare—particularly respiratory and advanced wound care—and climate tech.

Tom also offers a comprehensive look at his disciplined approach to venture investing, balancing strategic and financial returns, and the rigorous three-stage due diligence process focused on unique competitive advantages.

The conversation further explores how Niterra integrates AI to enhance productivity and global collaboration, Tom’s career journey from Qualcomm Ventures to Niterra, and his empathetic perspective as a former operator turned investor. This episode offers valuable lessons on corporate VC strategy, investment evaluation, and the evolving innovation landscape in automotive, healthcare, and sustainability sectors.

Learn more about Tom's work at https://niterraventures.com

Connect with Tom on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kluz/

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