Karl Thomas

Account Executive

2023 - Current

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