Chris Thomajan has been a CFO for over 30 years in a variety of industries, including: biotech, medtech, software, digital media, Internet services and investment banking.
Chris was a founding partner of America’s Growth Capital, a boutique investment bank focused on emerging growth technology companies. He was the early-stage CFO/VP Operations for Asurion Corporation, which is a closely held, multi-billion-dollar private company. He was also the founding CFO for a pioneering Internet company, Delphi Internet Services, which was acquired by News Corporation in 1993.
Since joining TechCXO in 2007, Chris has worked with outstanding companies such as Relay Therapeutics (RLAY – IPO in 2020), Keros Therapeutics (KROS – IPO in 2020), Cyteir Therapeutics (CYT – IPO in 2021), Decibel Therapeutics (DBTX – IPO in 2021), Mashable, Mascoma Corp., Adheron (acquired by Roche in 2015), Catabasis Pharmaceuticals (CATB – IPO in 2015), and Ektron (acquired by Accel/KKR in December 2014). Current clients include Elektrofi, Diceros Therapeutics, Medzown, Inc., QurAlis Corporation, and EnClear Therapies.
Chris has extensive experience in raising debt and equity. He has also been involved in numerous M&A transactions and has managed the operations of several start-up companies during rapid revenue growth. He received a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.
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CEOs are Like Fine Wines
During my 30+ years as a CFO, I’ve worked directly with roughly one hundred CEOs. They are a unique and fascinating breed and over the years, I’ve started to discern some patterns and have tried to segment them into categories. Using the analogy of fine wines, below is a short and wholly unscientific compendium of the personalities you are likely to find in the corner office. Continue Reading Article
The Start-Up’s Guide to Extending Your Cash Runway
If it’s been a while since you raised funds for your start-up business, and your cash runway is starting to resemble your personal bank account – a bit thin — you’re not alone. If you’re barely hanging on, trying to retain your team and make it to that next inflection point for your product or service, here are some simple ideas to extend your runway and avoid finding yourself in a desperate situation. Continue Reading Article