Jim Thomas
InvestorPartner at Kirenaga Partners
Orlando, Florida
Writes $1M – $3M checks · typically $2M
FoundedKarman Line
Experience
- Karman LineCoFoundercurrent2022 — present
- U.S. Space Force Historical FoundationExecutive Advisorcurrent2022 — presentCape Canaveral, Florida, United States
- JPT VenturesFounder & Presidentcurrent2022 — presentSpace Coast, Florida
- Startup.NetworkCompetition Judge, Unicorn Battle & Unicorn Cup Finalscurrent2020 — presentSpace Coast, Florida
- NASA - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationiTech Competition Judgecurrent2019 — presentOrlando, Florida Area
- Kirenaga PartnersPartner2019 — 2022Orlando, Florida Area
- Central Florida Tech AllianceFounder & CEO2016 — 2019Orlando, Florida Area
- Orlando Regional Chamber of CommerceExecutive Director2015 — 2017Orlando, Florida
- Orlando TrepExecutive Director2015 — 2016Orlando, Florida Area
- Fifty & FiveDirector of Client Relations2013 — 2015Orlando, Florida
- Eat Local First OrlandoFounder2011 — 2013Orlando, Florida
Education
- University of Southern CaliforniaMaster's degree, Price School of Public Policy
- University of Southern CaliforniaBachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Policy & Management
Skills & more
Economic Development43Community Development30Community Outreach27Public Relations39Government12Public Policy18Policy6Social Media52Social Media Marketing39Marketing Strategy40Fundraising18Policy Analysis10
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Media RelationsNonprofitsNon-profitsRedevelopmentLand UseGrant WritingEvent PlanningVenture CapitalLeadershipPublic SpeakingManagementStrategic PlanningFrom Jim's professional profile.
Colleagues at Kirenaga Partners
Bobby DeYoung
Director of Analytics, Reporting and Compliance at Kirenaga Partners
Bruce Mosley
Investor at Kirenaga Partners
David Scalzo
Founder and Managing Partner at Kirenaga Partners
Noel Heiks
Managing Partner at Kirenaga Partners
Robert DeYoung
Investor at Kirenaga Partners
Russ Miron
Venture Partner at Kirenaga Partners
Terrance Berland
Managing Partner at Kirenaga Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Jim Thomas work?
- Jim Thomas is Partner at Kirenaga Partners.
- What check size does Jim Thomas write?
- Jim Thomas typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.
- What companies did Jim Thomas found?
- Jim Thomas founded Karman Line.
Same school
Also attended University of Southern California474
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Shared employers
Also worked at Startup.Network1
Also worked at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration98
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