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Thor Culverhouse

Enthusiast · DISC type i
CEO at Submittable
📍 United States

Thor Culverhouse is the CEO of Submittable, a social impact platform. A seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience, he specializes in scaling high-growth companies, with a background in sales, business development, and engineering. Described as a great mentor, he has led multiple venture-backed firms.

Outside of work, Thor is dedicated to his family, enjoying time outdoors in Washington with his wife and four children. He is also deeply involved with his alma mater, Washington State University, serving on the Executive Leadership Board for the College of Engineering and Architecture to help shape its future.

Interesting fact: An old interview reveals he might have pursued a professional football career if not for a college injury that led him down the path to engineering and business.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Thor shows up

Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable
Non-Confrontational

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Thor cares about

AI for Social Good
Announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to develop new solutions using Azure OpenAI to streamline grant management and accelerate social impact initiatives for nonprofits.
Strategic Acquisitions
Recently led Submittable's acquisition of WizeHive and its brands, Bright Funds and WeHero, to create a more comprehensive social impact technology platform.
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Career

Work history

9-2020
CEO
Submittable
8-2023
Executive Leadership Board - Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture
Washington State University
4-2018 - 5-2022
EE/CS Executive Council Member
Washington State University
9-2019 - 9-2020
CEO
Lighter Capital
7-2013 - 8-2019
CEO
Skytap
In the press

Media appearances

Tech Veteran Named New Submittable CEO. Featured in PR Newswire
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Thor Culverhouse – CEO, Submittable with Will Price. Featured in ScalingMT
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Education
1990 - 1993
MBA
University of Portland
1984 - 1988
BSEE
Washington State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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