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Jim Thomas

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Sr. Director, Business Development at Semtech
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Jim Thomas is a seasoned C-level executive and the Sr. Director of Business Development at Semtech, with a strong history in high-profile tech startups. He specializes in sales management, market strategy, and deal-making, with a current focus on AI and Sensing Innovation. He holds a BA from the University of Central Florida.

Outside of his primary roles, Jim serves as a strategic advisor and general partner for several firms, guiding them on business growth and technology strategy. He shows a keen interest in visual arts and content creation, publicly praising the awe-inspiring work of creative agencies in motion design and computer graphics.

Colleagues have referred to him as the "Master Yoda of Sales and Business Development" for his natural skill.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director, Business Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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AI & Sensing Tech
His current professional focus is heavily on AI and Sensing Innovation, a core part of his advisory work and personal interest.
Startup Growth
Has a demonstrated history of working with C-level teams at high-profile technology startups to achieve critical growth targets.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Sr. Director, Business Development
Semtech
5-2024
Strategic Advisor
INUITIVE
5-2024
General Partner
2Sense Advisors
8-2018
Strategic Advisor
AirGo Design
10-2012
Owner/ Exec Advisor/ Advisory Board - Sensing Innovation (HW/SW) HMI, ADAS/ AD, AI/ DL Innovation
Force 5
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Education
BA
University of Central Florida
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