About
Fintech entrepreneur and investor who co-founded online broker TradeKing (CGO/CFO), which was sold to Ally Financial in 2016 and rebranded as Ally Invest. He previously co-founded Baird Venture Partners, worked in investment banking at Robert W. Baird & Company, and began his career at Morningstar. He holds an MBA from Kellogg, an M.A. from Michigan State, and a B.A. from Notre Dame.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
Fintech
Experience
- Velocity Capital Fintech VenturesPartnercurrent2020 — presentAmsterdam, Netherlands
- Gotrade (YC S19)Member Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentJakarta, Indonesia
- OwlinMember Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- OpenclaimsMember Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- CellulantObserver Board of Directorscurrent2022 — presentNairobi County, Kenya
- MenigaObserver Board Of Directorscurrent2020 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- LendahandMember Board Of Directorscurrent2020 — presentRotterdam, Netherlands
- Mathesis Analytics, Inc.Member Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentLagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Velocity Capital Growth FundPartnercurrent2020 — presentAmsterdam, Netherlands
- Carolina Fintech HubMember Board Of Directors2017 — 2023Charlotte Metro
- five°degreesMember Board Of Directors2020 — 2023Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Ally Invest Group, Inc.Chief Financial Officer2016 — 2019Charlotte, North Carolina
- ALLY Invest Advisors, Inc.President2018 — 2019Charlotte, North Carolina
- TradeKing Group, Inc. (Acquired by Ally Financial)Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer2005 — 2016Charlotte, North Carolina
- Baird CapitalPartner, Venture Capital2000 — 2005Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Robert Baird & Co. Inc.Vice President, Investment Banking1995 — 2000Chicago, IL
- Morningstar, Inc.Editor, Senior Research Analyst and Product Manager1990 — 1993Chicago,IL
Skills & more
Finance3Venture Capital4Entrepreneurship10Business Strategy20Investments17Strategy15Corporate Finance12Financial Modeling8Online Marketing6Mergers & Acquisitions6Start-ups6Portfolio Management3
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Colleagues at Velocity Fintech Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tom Desmond?
- Fintech entrepreneur and investor who co-founded online broker TradeKing (CGO/CFO), which was sold to Ally Financial in 2016 and rebranded as Ally Invest. He previously co-founded Baird Venture Partners, worked in investment banking at Robert W. Baird & Company, and began his career at Morningstar. He holds an MBA from Kellogg, an M.A. from Michigan State, and a B.A. from Notre Dame.
- Where does Tom Desmond work?
- Tom Desmond is Partner at Velocity Fintech Ventures.
- What does Tom Desmond invest in?
- Tom Desmond invests in Fintech.
- Where did Tom Desmond go to school?
- Tom Desmond studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (MBA, Finance); Michigan State University (M.A., English); University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature).
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Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management577
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