THOMAS THEKKETHALA ENTREPRENEUR - INVESTOR - PHILANTHROPIST

Mr. Thekkethala  is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with over twenty-five years of experience financing, operating, and scaling global technology companies through their growth and acquisition. He is currently the Managing Partner of TOLIMA LP, which invests in and advises disruptive innovation-driven technology companies in AI, cloud computing, and digital engagement.

Prior to TOLIMA, he served as the Founder and Managing Partner of JT Ventures which invested in and mentored early-stage technology companies through growth and successful exits. Notable investments include CrosStor (acquired by EMC), Allegro (acquired by Cisco), Fidelia (acquired by NetScout), Ibrix (acquired by HP), and Sixth Sense Media (acquired by EVOL).

As a serial entrepreneur, Mr. Thekkethala led multiple technology companies from inception through product strategy, market validation, and global expansion. His leadership drove both organic growth and expansion through partner channels and strategic acquisitions across Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Companies he co-founded include SRG (acquired by CNSL), CCSS (acquired by MCLD), Fidelia (acquired by NetScout), and Sixth Sense Media (acquired by EVOL).

He also served as CEO of Evolving Systems (NASDAQ: EVOL) a real-time digital engagement company, where he completed the acquisition, integration, and optimization of two software companies and their product portfolios, accelerating revenue growth and profitability. The company grew to over 100 mobile operator customers in 75 countries, reaching more than two billion consumers leading to the company’s acquisition by PartnerOne Software.

He received his Masters’ degree from the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, where he also served as an adjunct faculty member for several years and spoke at numerous industry conferences worldwide. He strongly believes that expanding access to education in rural areas can transform lives and uplift communities.