Karl Thomas

Account Executive

2023

Owner and President

2019

Independent consultant serving nonprofits and technology startups. Provide fundraising and fundraising technology consulting to nonprofits, and business development and strategic consulting services to high-tech startups.

Business Development Manager

2023 - 2023

Mach9 is a geospatial technology startup from Carnegie Mellon University that is building an AI platform to autonomously create GIS and CAD features from mobile mapping LiDAR and 360 imagery. I was the first staff member to lead sales after the CEO. Was responsible for driving initial client relationships with some of the world’s largest AEC firms and built a global sales pipeline in anticipation of the company's first B2B SaaS product launch, Digital Surveyor.

Managing Director and Co-Founder

2021 - 2023

Worked with Ed Engler as co-founder to launch a new early-stage venture capital firm in Pittsburgh. Was invited by Ed, a seasoned local investor, venture capitalist and entrepreneur to co-found 3PR Ventures based on his investment model and market expertise.

Major Gifts Officer and Associate Director of Development

2017 - 2019

Assistant Director, Campaign Planning and Operations

2016 - 2017

Senior Development Associate

2014 - 2016

Vice President

2013 - 2014

Product Manager - Process and Fuel

2012 - 2013

Worked for Schroeder Industries, a Hydac wholly-owned subsidiary.

Senior Project Manager and COO

2009 - 2012

Executive Director

2005 - 2009

Formerly RiverQuest. RiverQuest merged with Rivers of Steel in 2015.

Executive Director

2003 - 2005