Mike Fitzsimmons

Mike Fitzsimmons is a Founding Member of Klay Thompon’s The 941 Project and CEO of Crosschq, a tech platform focused on Helping the World Hire Better.Through his work with The 941 Project, Fitzsimmons - along with the Thompson Family Foundation and several partners - has equipped those who face barriers to employment with the skills they need to return to the workforce and or get a better-paying job. The 941 Project was inspired by the 941 days Klay Thompson had to miss due to his injury in game 6 of the NBA finals and just like Klay did is committed to getting 941 talented individuals back to work each year.Fitzsimmons has been CEO of 3 high-growth tech companies in Silicon Valley and has been recognized by Forbes, Fortune, WSJ, and EY for his accomplishments. He is a regular volunteer with NFTE and Defy Ventures, where he serves as a business mentor for the incarcerated so they can get a second chance at life through employment.