Thomas Bliska

Thomas Bliska is a General Partner at Crosslink Capital, a venture capital firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a primary focus on public investments and mentorship for the firm's investment team. He plays a key role in guiding Crosslink's strategies for investments in technology-driven sectors, particularly in early-stage and public market opportunities.

Prior to joining Crosslink Capital in 1999, Tom was a technology portfolio manager at West Highland Capital, a $700 million hedge fund, and held notable positions in investment banking with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, as well as in equity research and institutional sales at Robertson Stephens and Emerging Growth Management. His extensive background provides him with expertise in evaluating technology companies and managing growth-oriented portfolios.

Tom holds a BS from the University of Colorado and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He is recognized for his broad experience across technology investments and for mentoring investment professionals within Crosslink, contributing to the firm's success in the enterprise, technology, and public equities sectors.