Tom Kist

Tom Kist has held a number of positions in the finance and investment industries since 2000. From 2000 to 2003, they were an Assistant to the CEO at Soundartist.com. From 2003 to 2006, they were a Group Financial Analyst at TPG. From 2006 to 2007, they were a Business Controller at Rodamco Europe. From 2007 to 2010, they were a Project Manager and Financieel Directeur at CEVA Group and Nedvest Capital BV, respectively. From 2010 to 2013, they were the Owner/Principal at MiPi Capital BV. From 2013 to 2015, they were a Board Member at Laureus Foundation of the Netherlands. Tom currently serves as Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Slingshot Ventures.

Tom Kist studied at VCL from 1992 to 1996, where they obtained a VWO degree. From 1996 to 1997, they attended Emory University, taking mostly business courses. Tom then went to the University of Groningen from 1997 to 2002, where they earned a Drs. in Economics - Corporate Finance/Corporate Governance. In 2008, they completed a Building on Talent program at IMD.