Adam Blum joined Austin Ventures in 2008 and focuses on buyouts and growth equity. Previously, Adam worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Investment Banking group where he advised on mergers, acquisitions, financings and other strategic advisory assignments in the sector.

Adam graduated from The University of Texas at Austin first in his class at the Red McCombs School of Business with MPA and BBA degrees in Accounting from the Master in Professional Accounting Program and a BBA in Business Administration from the Business Honors Program, both with highest honors. Adam is a Certified Public Accountant. Adam serves on the McCombs BBA/MPA Alumni Advisory Board, which oversees strategic issues at the McCombs School. Adam is also a graduate of Leadership Austin’s 2009 Emerge Program, a community leadership development program for local leaders.

Adam has worked with companies such as: