Karl Thomas
Account Executive at Optimus Technologies
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Overview
Work Experience
Account Executive
2023 - Current
Optimus Technologies is the market leader in EPA compliant biodiesel conversion systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Raised $21,129,200.00 from Richard King Mellon Foundation, Mitsui & Co, Idea Foundry, Renewable Energy Group, Innovation Works and Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh.
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.
Mach9 is building the fastest geospatial production platform for engineering and construction firms globally, starting with Digital Surveyor
Raised $28,834,828.00 from Amar Hanspal, Scott Belsky, Quiet Capital, Gokul Rajaram, Terrence Rohan, Overmatch Ventures, Kyle Vogt, Andrew Vigneault, Tiger Global Management and Quiet Capital.
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
Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation is a worldwide group of organizations developing leaders for better experiences in the cities.
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