# Thomas D. "Tom" Ball

**Source:** https://www.startuphub.ai/people/thomas-d-tom-ball
**Profile type:** Person

## About

Co-founder and Managing Partner at Next Coast Ventures, with extensive experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship.

## Key facts

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- **Title:** Managing Partner
- **Social:**
  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasdball/

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