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Tom Ryan

Investor

Fund Advisor at SignalFire · Advisor at FELIX CAPITAL

Los Angeles

About

Tom Ryan is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and board member who serves as CEO and President of Paramount Global Streaming, having co-founded and led the internet television platform Pluto TV before its $340m acquisition. He was previously CEO of Threadless (2008–2012), held a digital strategy and business development role at EMI Music, was part of the early team at Virgin Mobile USA, and co-founded the online music service Cductive. He holds an A.B. from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from INSEAD.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

Media & Entertainment

Experience

  1. Struck StudioChairman & Co-Foundercurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles, CA
  2. Telly TVBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  3. Telly TVAdvisor & Investor2021 — 2024
  4. The Pond EstateOwner & Hostcurrent2021 — presentPalm Springs, California, United States
  5. Ex Machina StudiosFounding Investor and Advisorcurrent2025 — presentLos Angeles, CA
  6. Smule, Inc.Founding Board Membercurrent2008 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  7. Authentic InteractionsAdvisorcurrent2026 — present
  8. Felix CapitalVenture Advisorcurrent2015 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  9. SignalFireFund Advisorcurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  10. ParamountCEO, Streaming2020 — 2025Los Angeles, California, United States
  11. Paramount+CEO2020 — 2025Los Angeles, California, United States
  12. Pluto TVCEO & Co-Founder2013 — 2025Los Angeles, California, United States
  13. Trunk ClubBoard Member2011 — 2014Chicago, Illinois, United States
  14. Society6Board Member2010 — 2013Los Angeles, California, United States
  15. ThreadlessCEO2008 — 2012Chicago, Illinois, United States
  16. Bessemer Venture PartnersEntrepreneur-in-Residence2007 — 2008Greater New York City Area
  17. EMI MusicSenior Vice President, Digital Strategy and Development2004 — 2007New York, New York, United States
  18. Virgin Mobile USAMobile Music Consultant2002 — 2004New York, New York, United States
  19. eMusicAdvisor1999 — 2000San Francisco Bay Area
  20. CductiveCo-Founder & Chief Music Officer1996 — 1999New York, New York, United States

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship99Digital Strategy99Start-ups38Digital Media65Entertainment18Business Development31E-commerce81Venture Capital22Mobile Devices55Mobile Applications51Music Industry8Social Media24
+12 moreUser ExperienceOnline MarketingMobile MarketingDigital MarketingNew MediaProduct ManagementOnline AdvertisingBusiness StrategyStrategyLeadershipTeam LeadershipManagement

Languages Chinese · French · Italian · Spanish

From Tom's professional profile.

Investments

Led

Pluto TV

Board seats

SmuleThreadlessTrunk Club

Investor

Society6

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at SignalFire

Aayush Sharma
Senior Associate at SignalFire
Alex Hooshmand
Co-founder ZaiNar & Bluekai at SignalFire
Andrew Reid
Director, GTM Recruiting at SignalFire
Andrew Reid
Investor at Lead Edge Capital
Asher Bantock
Head of Research at SignalFire
Audrey Salomez
Contrôleur financier at 123Venture
Ben Davenport
Venture Partner at Blockchain Capital
Bobby Lent
Managing Partner at Hillsven & Co-founder of Ariba at SignalFire

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Ryan?
Tom Ryan is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and board member who serves as CEO and President of Paramount Global Streaming, having co-founded and led the internet television platform Pluto TV before its $340m acquisition. He was previously CEO of Threadless (2008–2012), held a digital strategy and business development role at EMI Music, was part of the early team at Virgin Mobile USA, and co-founded the online music service Cductive. He holds an A.B. from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from INSEAD.
Where does Tom Ryan work?
Tom Ryan is Fund Advisor at SignalFire.
What does Tom Ryan invest in?
Tom Ryan invests in Media & Entertainment.
What boards does Tom Ryan sit on?
Tom Ryan holds tracked board seats at Smule, Threadless, Trunk Club.
What companies has Tom Ryan invested in?
Investments tracked here include Pluto TV, Society6.
Where did Tom Ryan go to school?
Tom Ryan studied at Dartmouth College (AB, Government); INSEAD (MBA, Entrepreneurship).
Does Tom Ryan lead rounds?
Yes — Tom Ryan has led 1 tracked investment.

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Also worked at Smule, Inc.4

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Also worked at eMusic4

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