Patricia Trompeter is the CEO of Sphere 3D Corp., a net carbon-neutral cryptocurrency miner. Bringing over 20 years of corporate experience to her role, she is dedicated to optimizing Sphere 3D’s operational and financial structures and igniting its revenue growth engines. She is the first female minority CEO of a crypto mining company and is passionate about being a mentor and role model for minority female-owned businesses, hoping to inspire girls and women to pursue executive roles.

Trompeter's experience includes various executive leadership positions, including Board Director, CFO, controller, COO, and M&A lead, for innovative and emerging technology companies. At GE Capital, Trompeter spent more than 15 years refining her restructuring and turnaround skills, mergers & acquisition skills, and her financial and operational expertise while growing her career. Before leaving, she earned the role of CFO at GE Capital IT Solutions, North America, overseeing $3 billion in revenue.

Trompeter was also a Founder and Managing Director of Ceres Capital Ventures, LLC, an independent investment and advisory firm.

Trompeter studied business administration at Marquette University, majoring in finance and economics. She received the 2023 Entrepreneurial Alumni Award from her alma mater and was also listed on the Forbes' "50 over 50" list the same year.

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