Who is therealtplum?
About Me
I'm Thomas Plummer. I build in high-stakes environments—markets, software, and operations—where speed, scale and correctness matters.
I'm drawn to conversations about structure, opportunities, and long-horizon fundamentals. I like crisp problem solving, fast iteration, and teams that take pride in craft. More on my investment work can be found at snowbirdcap.com.
I'm usually building something — software, a research thread, or a new venture.
Selected Work
A mix of shipped products, experiments, and long-term builds—usually at the intersection of systems, markets, and craft.
Foundry90
Educational platform showcasing capstone projects from the Foundry90 program
dinger
iOS app for tracking and analyzing sports statistics and game data
Snowbird Capital
Private investment firm focused on oil & gas rights, corporate real estate, and strategic investments
LowRoller
Turn-based dice game where 3s count as zero. Play head-to-head or against smart bots, build streaks, and climb the leaderboard
Time2Sail
Python package for quick sailing condition summaries across multiple cities. Pulls forecasts from NWS and outputs 1-10 ratings to Slack or email
Crypto Systems
Ongoing work exploring market structure, data pipelines, and building blocks for crypto-native products.
Curiosities (Analog + Digital)
Fuel for the work: craft, competition, and a little wanderlust.
Sailing
Racing small boats with 4-5 person teams. The combination of strategy, teamwork, and reading wind and water creates a unique challenge that mirrors the complexity of building systems.
Wine
WSET Level 1 certified, Level 2 upcoming. Exploring terroir, vintages, and the art of winemaking. Building tools to deepen understanding and share the passion.
Field Sports & Conservation
Lifelong outdoorsman and conservation supporter. I care about land stewardship, habitat work, and keeping wild places healthy for the long run.
Music
Wide-ranging taste from EDM to folk to soul. Favorites include Rufus Du Sol, Anyma, Lane8, Deorro, Chris Stapleton, and Leon Bridges.
Ceramics
Exploring the craft of ceramics, drawn to the patience and precision required. Inspired by the work of Frank Nemick, Adam Russell of Key West Pottery, and Trate Art Kuan.
University of Kansas
Jayhawks alum and lifelong fan. The University of Kansas shaped my foundation in critical thinking, problem-solving, and building lasting connections.