Tom Hawkins

Tom Hawkins is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, currently serving as the Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner of Forté Ventures, a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on technology companies across various sectors in the U.S. Since 2010, Tom has been actively involved with Junior Achievement of Georgia, holding various leadership positions including Chairman from 2023 to 2025 and Treasurer for eight years. Additionally, Tom contributes to the National Venture Capital Association as an Advisory Board Member for the Corporate Venture Group and serves on the boards of several companies, including Evident and Sprockets. Tom holds an MBA in Finance, Management, and Strategy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Duke University.