Consumer >> Analyst Interviews >> September 22, 2024

Consumer Internet Analyst Talks Tech, Retail and Politics

Forte, Tom
Tom Forte, CFA, rejoined Maxim Group LLC as Managing Director and Senior Consumer Internet Analyst in March 2024. He worked at the firm previously from 2016-2017. Mr. Forte brings decades of consumer internet industry experience. He has published 27 white papers on the convergence of the technology and retail sectors, including multiple ones on artificial intelligence. He is also a frequent guest on both CNBC and Bloomberg. In addition to his previous work at Maxim, Mr. Forte has worked at D.A. Davidson, Telsey Advisory Group, and William Blair. He obtained his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Illinois and a Master of Professional Writing from USC. Profile
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TWST: Let’s start with a brief overview of your coverage area.

Mr. Forte: I’ve covered the internet since 1996, and the way that I think