Tomas Laboutka
About Tomas Laboutka
Tomas Laboutka is a founder and board director with extensive experience in venture building and digital expertise. He currently serves as a Junior Partner at McKinsey & Company and has held various leadership positions across multiple organizations in Southeast Asia and Central Europe.
Work at SEA Founders
Tomas Laboutka serves as Founder and Board Director at SEA Founders since 2017. The organization focuses on supporting Series A-B CEOs in scaling their businesses within Southeast Asia. Under his leadership, SEA Founders has aimed to foster growth and innovation among emerging companies in the region.
Current Role at McKinsey & Company
Since 2020, Tomas Laboutka has held the position of Jr. Partner and Digital Expert Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company in Singapore. He is also a Senior Venture Builder at Leap by McKinsey. His role involves leveraging digital strategies to assist clients in navigating complex business challenges and driving growth.
Education and Expertise
Tomas Laboutka has a strong educational background in International Business and Management. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Prague University of Economics and Business and studied at The University of Edinburgh. He also holds a Master's degree from Prague University of Economics and Business and CEMS MIM degrees from both CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education and Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Tomas Laboutka was a Founding Partner and Managing Director at FL Ventures from 2009 to 2019. He also served as a Member of the National Economic Council of the Czech Government for six months in 2010-2011. His earlier career included positions as Project Manager at iCUE and AIESEC, as well as a Business Developer at EasyLink Business Services.
Achievements and Recognition
Tomas Laboutka co-founded HotelQuickly, a mobile travel app that raised $15 million in funding and generated over $100 million in revenues. He has been recognized in the 'Forbes 30 under 30' list and received the accolade of 'CEMS Alumni of the Year' in 2017. He has also hosted 'The Venture' podcast, providing insights into business building in Asia.