Starving For Innovation

Equal parts history lesson, startup playbook, and technology forecast, "Starving For Innovation" offers entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders a new perspective on why innovation succeeds, how transformative companies are built, and where the greatest opportunities of the next two decades will emerge.

Unlike traditional business books, "Starving For Innovation" unfolds in three distinct parts.

Readers take a historical journey through the often-overlooked story of innovation and technological revolutions, tracing how humanity's greatest breakthroughs have shaped civilization and ultimately contributed to today's global energy challenges. Thomas argues that understanding the past is essential to recognizing the opportunities of the future.

The second section serves as an inside look at building a startup from the ground up. For the first time, Thomas shares the complete story behind Woodchuck, the AI-powered energy technology company he co-founded with Dre Nitze-Nelson. Readers are introduced to the company's early team, partners, and investors while learning how Woodchuck evolved from a simple idea into a venture-backed company that secured a million-dollar investment and signed projects with some of the world's largest brands in just three years.

"Entrepreneurs often hear the polished success stories," Thomas said. "This book shares what actually happened-the difficult decisions, the unexpected opportunities, the setbacks, and the lessons that can't be learned in a classroom."