Tod Cole

Tod Cole is an experienced technology leader currently serving as the VP of Information Technologies at Idealab since January 2024. Prior to this role, Tod held several key positions, including Director of Technical Operations at Heliogen, where the focus was on advancing clean energy solutions to replace fossil fuels, and Executive Vice President of Operations at X1, overseeing operations across multiple departments. Tod's entrepreneurial spirit is evident from founding Clip Better, which developed innovative sharing solutions, and various leadership roles at X1 Technologies, including VP of Technical Operations and Director of Development, contributing to enterprise software solutions. Earlier experiences include serving as Director of Engineering at Temcor and a Junior Officer in the U.S. Navy. Tod holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from UC Santa Barbara.