Carl Rydbeck

Focus:
Carl joined Crosslink in 2007 and focuses on investment opportunities in cloud computing, software-as-a-service, enterprise IT, Big data, and internet services.

At Crosslink, Carl has been involved with the recent investments in Coupa Software, Coraid, DataStax, Xsigo Systems, Marin Software, Affine, SilkRoad, Livescribe, Carbonite (Nasdaq: CARB), as well as portfolio companies such as OpSource (NTT), SeaMicro (AMD), and DevonWay.

Experience:
Prior to joining Crosslink, Carl worked as a management consultant for Marakon Associates, advising top management on strategic issues in a variety of industries. Prior to that, he worked in engineering for Opsware and Loudcloud.

Education:
BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering, NC State University
MS, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University

Contact Information:
crydbeck@crosslinkcapital.com