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510 people in our graph share verified history with Tom — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Trevor OelschigunlockedTom: together at Bessemer Venture Partners (2007–2008)
Tom: together at INSEAD
×3Tom: together at Dartmouth College
Tom: together at Felix Capital
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
- Struck StudioChairman & Co-Foundercurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Telly TVBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Telly TVAdvisor & Investor2021 — 2024
- Smule, Inc.Founding Board Membercurrent2008 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- The Pond EstateOwnercurrent2021 — presentPalm Springs, California, United States
- SignalFireFund Advisorcurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Felix CapitalVenture Advisorcurrent2015 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Ex Machina StudiosFounding Investor and Advisorcurrent2025 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Authentic InteractionsAdvisorcurrent2026 — present
- ParamountCEO, Streaming2020 — 2025Los Angeles, California, United States
- Paramount+CEO2020 — 2025Los Angeles, California, United States
- Pluto TVCEO & Co-Founder2013 — 2025Los Angeles, California, United States
- Trunk ClubBoard Member2011 — 2014Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Society6Board Member2010 — 2013Los Angeles, California, United States
- ThreadlessCEO2008 — 2012Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Bessemer Venture PartnersEntrepreneur-in-Residence2007 — 2008New York City Metropolitan Area
- EMI MusicSenior Vice President, Digital Strategy and Development2004 — 2007New York, New York, United States
- Virgin Mobile USAMobile Music Consultant2002 — 2004New York, New York, United States
- eMusicAdvisor1999 — 2000San Francisco Bay Area
- CductiveCo-Founder & Chief Music Officer1996 — 1999New York, New York, United States
Skills & more
EntrepreneurshipDigital Strategy
Languages Chinese · French
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
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
Cali Tran
CEO of Cision; CEO of Brandwatch 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, Asian Studies); INSEAD (MBA, Entrepreneurship).
- Does Tom Ryan lead rounds?
- Yes — Tom Ryan has led 1 tracked investment.
Same school
Also attended Dartmouth College663
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Shared employers
Also worked at Smule, Inc.7
Elizabeth TobeyMarketing Mentor at Lair East LabsMichaela VenutiPrincipal at The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Christopher NelsonAssociate at Blockchain Coinvestors AngelList SyndicateStandish O’GradyManaging Partner at Granite VenturesJustin MaxwellDirector at Smith AiJeff SmithChief Executive Officer and Director at Smule
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Also worked at Authentic Interactions1
Also worked at Threadless1
Also worked at Bessemer Venture Partners170
Sarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkHans TungManaging Partner at Notable CapitalByron DeeterPartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersTrevor OelschigInvestment Team at General CatalystTiffany SpencerHead of Marketing at Menlo Ventures
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