Thomas Kriese

Meet Thomas 👋
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Thomas is a global strategist and ecosystem builder who’s spent over 30 years shaping how people connect—online, offline, and across continents.

From startups to NGOs, corporate to philanthropic ventures, Thomas brings a rare blend of business insight and community fluency. He’s led global teams, launched platforms that connect hundreds of thousands, and grown alumni networks from 20 to 200+ chapters in 75 countries—all while managing multimillion-dollar programs with precision and purpose.

His superpower? Leveraging social capital to create impact and sustainable growth. Whether he’s designing bilingual client programs, teaching entrepreneurs how to build ecosystem-centric businesses, or hosting global conferences in 25+ countries, Thomas knows how to turn relationships into results.

Data-smart, people-first, and fluent in both English and Spanish, he’s the kind of Maverick who helps you build beyond the usual—and scale with soul.

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