Tom Walker is the CEO, President, and Board Director of Rev1 Ventures, a company in Columbus, OH that supports early-stage entrepreneurs in starting and scaling up new companies. He has extensive experience in innovation and venture capital and has managed multiple venture capital funds that have achieved top quartile performance. Tom has a background in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering and a master's degree in Business Administration. He is a frequent industry speaker, author, and a regular contributor to Entrepreneur.com and Forbes Council. Tom is a founder and board member of the national Angel Capital Association and has advised several regions of the United States and England on building entrepreneurial infrastructure and ecosystems.