# Tom Cook

> Tom Cook is the Atlanta-based co-founder and CEO of FlexTecs, a recovery audit and payment accuracy business he started with his father, John Cook, in 2011. His earlier work includes law, concert promotion and hospitality ventures, and founding the workforce development nonprofit New Hope Enterprises. He leads a business with operations in the United States, the United Kingdom and Nepal.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at FlexTecs
- **Organizations:** FlexTecs, Rival Entertainment, New Hope Enterprises, Georgia State Workforce Development Board
- **Education:** B.A., Wake Forest University, J.D., Emory University School of Law, M.B.A., Georgia Institute of Technology
- **Known for:** Co-founded FlexTecs in 2011., Founded New Hope Enterprises, a workforce development nonprofit., Recognized in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Top 40 Under 40, according to his Kanbrick biography.

## Career timeline

- **1998** — Graduated from Emory University School of Law.
- **2004** — Named among the partners launching Rival Entertainment in Atlanta.
- **2011** — Co-founded FlexTecs with his father, John Cook.
- **2015** — Appointed to the Georgia State Workforce Development Board.
- **2022** — Reappointed to the Georgia State Workforce Development Board in December.
- **2023** — Began leading FlexTecs as co-CEO, following service as President of FlexTecs North America.
- **2025** — Participated in the Spring 2025 Build with Kanbrick cohort.
- **2026** — Led FlexTecs when it announced a strategic investment from Cohere Capital in January.

## Achievements

- Co-founded FlexTecs in 2011.
- Founded New Hope Enterprises, a workforce development nonprofit.
- Recognized in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Top 40 Under 40, according to his Kanbrick biography.
- Helped launch Rival Entertainment in 2004.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — FlexTecs announced Invoice Compliance for FlexTrap on October 23; Cook described applying contract audit experience before payment.
- **2026-01** — FlexTecs announced a strategic investment from Cohere Capital on January 22, with existing leadership continuing to run the business.
- **2025-05** — Kanbrick included Cook and FlexTecs in its Spring 2025 Build with Kanbrick cohort announcement.
- **2025-04** — FlexTecs announced FlexTrap Statement Reconciliation on April 4.

## Links

- Website: https://flextecs.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-cook-bb081122

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Last updated: 2026-10-23