Dennis Crowley spoke with Blake Thompson the founder of Blake Investment Partners. Blake currently oversees BIP's investment strategy and management, and serves as the chairman of its Investment Committee. As the founder, Thompson was an original architect of the firm's investment thesis and philosophy and has helped guide the application of those principles to an ever-changing, growing and dynamic investing environment. He has presided over the growth of the firm, overseeing its transition from a start-up to a regional enterprise with the infrastructure required to support various businesses and a diverse investor base.