Paul C. Thomas

Paul C. Thomas is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in mentoring and advising emerging companies on customer development and corporate finance strategies.

He holds a Certificate in Classic Culinary Arts from the French Culinary Institute, an MBA in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Paul has a strong interest in 'industrial' companies, especially those in need of capital infusion, turnaround expertise, or reorganization, typically supported by institutional investments.

With a rich professional history, Paul has held various roles including Principal at Thomas Venture Development LLC, Professional Cook at Sea Grill, Ouest, and Eighty-One, Vice President-Investment Banking at JPMorgan, Associate-Investment Banking at Chase, and Sales positions at Westvaco, Prudential-Bache Securities, Inc., and The Equitable.

His passion lies in building businesses and assuming operational responsibilities, making him a valuable asset to startups and companies in transition.