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Michael Applebaum

Limited Partner, Stage 2 Capital Catalyst at Stage 2 Capital

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Overview

Michael Applebaum serves as a Limited Partner, Stage 2 Capital Catalyst at Stage 2 Capital[1][6]. Applebaum works with aspiring category leaders to create new markets and scale sustainably[2], drawing on experience as a go-to-market executive across climate, energy, and technology companies[2]. Currently, Applebaum holds the position of Vice President of Marketing at Xpansiv[3] and serves as Managing Director and Chief Marketing Officer at Nassau Advisory LLC[4]. Previous roles include Vice President of Product Marketing at Indigo[9] and Nexthink[10]. Applebaum also mentors with Cleantech Open[5]. Applebaum holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSE in Operations Research from Princeton University[11][12].

Profile introduction
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I help aspiring category leaders create new markets and scale sustainably. As a 5-time go-to-market executive, I work with climate, energy, and tech companies to drive durable growth – built on cohesive strategy, clear messaging, efficient pipeline building, and powerful brand development. Today I have the privilege of leading marketing at Xpansiv, a pioneering company that operates the market infrastructure for the energy transition, from renewable energy and carbon to clean fuels and water. Markets are a force for progress and prosperity – which is why I joined the team building and scali…

Career history

  1. Vice President of Marketing (Global Head of Marketing)Jul 2025 to presentXpansiv
  2. Managing Director and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)Jan 2024 to presentNassau Advisory LLC
  3. MentorJun 2025 to presentCleantech Open
  4. Limited Partner, Stage 2 Capital CatalystMar 2022 to presentStage 2 Capital
  5. Strategic AdvisorJan 2024 to Aug 2025OpsVerse
  6. Strategic AdvisorJun 2024 to Jun 2025Inarix
  7. Vice President of Product MarketingJun 2021 to Jan 2024Indigo
  8. Vice President of Product MarketingJan 2020 to Jun 2021Nexthink

Education

  1. MBAHarvard Business School
  2. BSE, Operations ResearchPrinceton University

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