Thomas B. Martin is CEO of Convergence Equity, a venture capital firm specializing in technology and marketing driven startups. Convergence Equity was behind the formation of nFusion, LLC an integrated marketing agency which ranked 85 th on the Inc. 500 in 2006. The firm was also behind Mirabella, a fractional ownership resort real estate firm, which was acquired by Exclusive Resorts in 2003. Most recently, Convergence Equity has worked with Nextscreen, LLC, a social media publishing firm whose properties include the two largest consumer digital magazines currently on the web.

Prior to founding Convergence Equity, Martin worked for Dell Computer Corporation. At Dell, Martin was vice president of marketing and business development from 1991-2000. During that time, he directed Dell’s worldwide marketing, product management and brand strategy. Prior to Dell, Martin served as vice president of marketing for Toshiba America Information Systems, and as vice president of the laptop business unit of NEC. Martin was also a senior consultant with McKinsey & Company following his graduation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

He serves on the boards of Accent Capital, the Austin Lyric Opera, and the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art.