Bill Thomas

Bill Thomas has a diverse work experience that spans over two decades. Bill currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at VideoLabs, Inc., a patent collective platform in the video and technology industry. Prior to this, Bill served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations at VideoLabs, playing a crucial role in disrupting the patent licensing model and driving down costs and risks.

Additionally, Bill has worked as an Industry Advisor in Technology at Silverwood Partners, where they provided merger and acquisition, private placement, and financial advisory services. Bill also served as President at Tripod Group, LLC, a position they took on in 2018.

In previous roles, Bill held various leadership positions at NAGRA, including Vice President of IP Licensing and Business Development. Bill was responsible for leading IP licensing deals and business development initiatives for the company. Before that, they served as the Chairman of the Board at Sound Oxygen Service, where they oversaw significant revenue growth and successfully led M&A efforts.

Bill's career also includes roles at Intellectual Ventures, JPMorgan Chase, and Deloitte Consulting, where they held senior management and consulting positions. More specifically, at Intellectual Ventures, they held multiple positions, including VP of Channel Licensing and Business Development and Sr. Director of Business Development and Operations.

Overall, Bill Thomas brings a wealth of experience in various sectors, including patent licensing, finance, operations, and business development. Their expertise and leadership have been instrumental in driving growth and value creation for the organizations they have worked with.

Bill Thomas completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business at Erasmus University Rotterdam from 2000 to 2002. Bill also pursued an MBA in International Business at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University during the same period. Prior to that, they studied Business Administration, specializing in International Business and Finance at the University of Washington, completing their degree in 1997.