Dylan Despot
About Dylan Despot
Dylan Despot serves as Vice President at Thoma Bravo and has extensive experience in strategic planning and cloud-based software solutions. He holds degrees in Finance and Mathematics from Indiana University Bloomington and has held various board observer roles at multiple companies.
Work at Thoma Bravo
Dylan Despot has been serving as Vice President at Thoma Bravo since 2017. In this role, he focuses on investment strategies and portfolio management. His tenure at Thoma Bravo spans over seven years, during which he has contributed to various initiatives within the firm. Thoma Bravo is known for its investments in software and technology companies, and Despot's expertise aligns with the firm's strategic objectives.
Education and Expertise
Dylan Despot holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Indiana University Bloomington. His educational background provides a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and financial principles. Despot's expertise includes strategic planning and scenario planning, particularly through the use of Anaplan's connected planning software, which enhances forecasting capabilities across multiple business functions.
Background
Dylan Despot has a diverse professional background that includes experience in investment banking and software solutions. He began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Credit Suisse, where he worked for two years. Following this, he transitioned to various board observer roles, including positions at Ellie Mae and Quorum Software. His current involvement as a Board Observer at RealPage, Inc. and Anaplan further reflects his commitment to the technology and finance sectors.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dylan Despot has been involved in strategic initiatives that leverage cloud-based software solutions. His work with Anaplan focuses on enhancing forecasting capabilities across finance, sales, supply chain, and HR functions. Despot's contributions to scenario planning initiatives have positioned him as a knowledgeable figure in connected planning, benefiting the organizations he collaborates with.