Tim Hilegonds is the founder and CEO of Thrive Creative, a brand and marketing agency that helps businesses working in and around the building and construction industries solve complex business problems using strategy, design, and technology.

As the CEO of Thrive, he works closely with client C-suite, board, and leadership teams to surface the challenges standing in the way of their continued growth. Together, using creative frameworks driven by design thinking, he helps clients unearth unexpected solutions that carve new and unique pathways to profit.

With degrees in both entrepreneurship and creative writing from DePaul University, Tim is uniquely suited to bring together two fundamental—but seemingly opposed—disciplines: business strategy and creativity. 

In addition to overseeing Thrive’s growth and development, Tim is a frequent contributor on business topics for Thrive Insights, an avid runner and athlete, a participant in Chicago’s literary scene, and a voracious reader.