Thomas
Kincaid

Current Company:

Cubit Capital | The Rees-Jones Foundation

Title:

Advisor | Senior Program Officer

Education (SMU specific):

SMU BBA-Finance '05 | SMU BA-History '05 | Duke Masters '09

Career Background:

Thomas Kincaid is an operations executive, investor, and Episcopal priest. Currently, he serves as a Senior Program Officer at the Rees-Jones Foundation in Dallas, primarily funding international opportunities, as well as an Advisor with Cubit Capital, a mission-driven venture capital firm. Previously, Thomas was Vice Rector at Church of the Incarnation leading a staff of more than 100 at the second largest Episcopal parish in North America. In that role, he focused on increased relationship between the parish and the poor, more intentional discipleship for all ages, and parish growth. His responsibilities included oversight of all ministry, school, and business operations. Prior to ordination, he graduated from Duke University Divinity School. His undergraduate education was at Southern Methodist University where he studied finance and American history while serving as Student Body President and on the Board of Trustees. He continues to serve on boards for community and ecclesial organizations. Thomas is married to Dr. Elisabeth Rain Kincaid, the Director of the Institute for Faith and Learning & professor in theology and business ethics at Baylor University. They have two children.

What am I doing – describe your current role and objectives:

I currently work in the Rees-Jones family in two capacities. I'm on the venture capital team (Cubit Capital) as an advisor sourcing and evaluating opportunities. Primarily funding seed and Series A, we look for courageous leaders building businesses that provide significant solutions to meaningful problems. I'm also the Senior Program Officer for placing capital internationally through the Rees-Jones Foundation. That work involves placing $25M+ annually towards efforts in east Africa and India combatting human trafficking, incubating entrepreneurs, and supporting children with disabilities (among other interests).

Connections trying to make:

I've been meaning to get involved in 1911 for a while. After making the pivot back to finance two years ago, y'all came across my radar pretty quickly. Then Philip (a colleague of mine at Cubit), Rogers, and Colin (both friends from college) spoke at a lunch--I was out of town or I tried to be there. Anyhow, the thread that runs through both my roles is placing capital in meaningful ways to achieve to particular financial and mission oriented outcomes. Being better connected with fellow SMU folks would be great for finding opportunities to do that. Thanks for putting this together!