John Tompkins

Background

About John Tompkins

Growing up in the UK, I was lucky enough to be surrounded by role models who were deeply involved in the creative process of product development and associated business strategy. They inspired in me a passion for the development of organizations that positively affect lives with the deployment of solutions that were the result of sound business strategy, effective product management, inspired product development and thought out operational design.Building on my first job (pushing broom in a machine shop at age 11), I have sought to shape a career that ensured experience in all of the major areas of a product-based business. My intent was to become someone who could develop strategy that survived operational realities and demonstrate balanced leadership borne of hands-on experience on “the shop floor” coupled with a genuine interest in and concern for the team.I am passionate about working with founders and organizations on technologies that will positively affect the lives of the next generations, supporting the development of my peers and employees (whether towards career aspirations or otherwise), and fighting for the team, with the team.