Thad Langford

Founder / Managing Partner

2014 - Current

Flyover Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm whose goal is to create the next generation of technology success stories in areas outside of the traditional tech hubs. Flyover Capital initiates investment to accelerate commercialization and provides a broad national and global network that aims to advance portfolio company positions. The overarching philosophy can be summarized as active participation with driven entrepreneurs in flyover country working to achieve global exits.

Kauffman Fellow Class 22

2017

Founding Investor

2018

Launched with 45 philanthropic investors, GreenLight Kansas City represents the city’s extraordinary philanthropic spirit and the ambition to find innovative approaches proven to help low-income residents access opportunities for a brighter future.

Business Mentor

2017

Techstars helps entrepreneurs succeed. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow.

Board Member

2022

Board Member

2019

Board Member

2018

Board Member

2015

Board Observer

2016

Co-Founder

2012

BlackOps Development is an elite software development unit dedicated to delivering high quality software solutions for their clients. BlackOps has executed successful software development implementations for digital agencies, large corporations, and numerous startup organizations. The common thread is the need for a dedicated development partner to deliver mission critical software for their business success.