Tom is a St. Louis-based founder and technology enthusiast who's spent several years building companies from the ground up. He's the Founder of Ryvit, an integration platform that connected construction and field service software, which was acquired by Trimble. Since the acquisition, Tom has focused on advising, working with founders across a range of industries and bringing a deep understanding of how different operating models drive success within their verticals. He's especially energized by partnership: taking on complex problems, enabling unique solutions and simplifying the path to success. Outside of work, Tom is a proud father of two sons and a self-proclaimed athlete, and he brings that same drive to helping Midwest founders at M25.