Tom Hawkins

Tom Hawkins is the Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner of Forté Ventures, a multi-stage venture capital firm specializing in technology investments across diverse sectors in the U.S. and Canada. They have been involved in venture capital since co-founding the Venture Capital line of business at Arcapita Bank, where they raised a $200 million fund. Tom also serves on several boards, including Junior Achievement of Georgia and various tech companies, and has a rich history in entrepreneurship, having owned a regional franchise. They hold 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.