Kurt Thompson

Kurt Thompson has a diverse range of work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Most recently, they served as the Chief Operating Officer at Entrepreneur Fund. Prior to this, they worked at CMDC as the Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer. Kurt also has experience in the energy industry, having worked as a Solar Developer at Cedar Creek Energy and as the Chief Risk Officer & Senior Operations Executive at Novel Energy Solutions. Additionally, they have held leadership positions in government consulting, venture capital, and nonprofit organizations, including serving as Interim President at Government Consulting, Interim CEO at a Venture Capital firm, and Director of Business and Marketing at the Institute for Conservation Leadership. Kurt's earlier career includes working as a Program Officer at the Southwest Initiative Foundation and as the President and Owner Operator of Falls Supermarket, Inc. Throughout their career, Kurt has demonstrated strong leadership skills, strategic planning abilities, and a proven track record of achieving business growth.

Kurt Thompson attended Redwood Falls High School, although the specific dates of their enrollment are unknown. Following high school, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Political Science, and Economics at Concordia College, completing their studies from 1986 to 1990. In 1998 and 1999, Kurt received a FastTrac certificate in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from the Kauffman Foundation. Kurt'seducation journey continued at the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Executive MBA, studying from 2011 to 2014.