Thomas J. Fast

Thomas J. Fast has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Thomas J. is currently working as the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development at Ninth Wave since March 2023. Prior to this, they were a Partner at Global FinTech Venture Partners starting from January 2023. Thomas has also held the position of Managing Director at United Securities since February 2020. Thomas J. served as the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development at Finicity, a Mastercard Company, from October 2018 to December 2022. Before that, they were a Partner at Parthenon Ventures, a business development lab and early stage investment firm, from January 2016 to September 2022, where they focused on software companies. Thomas also worked as a Managing Director at Ultra Advisors from November 2014 to February 2020, and as a Principal at AGC Partners from February 2014 to November 2014. Thomas J. started their career as a Technology Investment Banker at Mooreland Partners from June 2011 to February 2014. Thomas co-founded FaceHub in 2010 and worked there until 2011. Thomas J. also gained experience in product strategy at Medtronic for a brief period in 2010.

Thomas J. Fast's education history is as follows:

Thomas J. Fast obtained an MBA degree in Finance & Strategy from Harvard Business School. Prior to that, they graduated Summa Cum Laude from Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business, with a bachelor's degree in Finance (Major), Entrepreneurship (Major), and minors in Accounting and Chemistry. Thomas J. also attended the Caribbean Center for Education and Research, where they studied International Tourism Development.

During high school, Thomas J. Fast was dual-enrolled at Ferrum College and Palm Beach Atlantic University.

In terms of certifications, they obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the AICPA in 2013. Thomas J. also holds several certifications from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), including the Series 24 - General Securities Principal, Series 27 - Financial and Operations Principal, Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent, Series 7 - General Securities Representative, and Series 79 - Investment Banking Representative certifications.