Tom is the founder and CEO of Bubbles, a groundbreaking AI meeting notetaker and async video collaboration platform. With an impressive background as a former CTO, Tom's extensive experience in scaling remote engineering teams inspired the creation of Bubbles. His passion lies in optimizing workplaces and workflows, continuously exploring innovative ways to boost productivity and efficiency in remote teams.
Tom's track record includes scaling companies from inception to tens of millions in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and securing funding from top-tier venture capital firms such as Khosla Ventures, Bain Capital, and Craft Ventures. He is also guided by industry luminaries including Shaan Puri, Naval Ravikant, Rahul Vohra, and Brianne Kimmel. A self-taught software engineer, Tom began coding at the age of 10 and sold his first company while still in high school. He later served as CTO for a startup in Amsterdam, working alongside the co-founder of HelloFresh. Tom holds a bachelor's and master's degree (Cum Laude) in international economics, business, and Chinese business, having lived and worked in five different countries.
In addition to his technical and leadership roles, Tom is a frequent contributor to Entrepreneur.com, where his articles are among the most read on the platform. His deep technical expertise, combined with his strategic vision and leadership experience, positions him as a leading authority on enhancing workplace productivity. His insights into live meetings and asynchronous collaboration are backed by a rich blend of hands-on technical skills and high-level executive experience, making his contributions invaluable to the evolving landscape of remote work.
