Thomas Thurston

Thomas Thurston serves as Chief Technologist at Ducera Partners LLC since April 2023, leading initiatives to integrate AI within the investment banking sector, with the firm surpassing $800 billion in deal volume. Concurrently, Thurston holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at WR Hambrecht + Co, which has supported over 500 prominent companies for more than half a century. As Managing Partner at Growth Science Ventures, Thurston specializes in AI-driven investment in early-stage disruptive startups. Additional roles include Board Member at Pyrra Technologies Inc., Venture Capital Advisor at Azcende, and Expert Advisor for the Mission Investing Board Committee at World Education Services. Thurston's previous experience includes a tenure at Intel Corporation and a significant impact on Arcimoto from early funding through its IPO. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law, an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a degree from the University of Oregon.