Lou Dinardo

Lou DiNardo joined Crosslink Capital in January 2008 in the firm's Energy Technologies and Computing & Semiconductors practices. He brings over 25 years of experience as a successful semiconductor executive and venture investor.

Prior to joining Crosslink, Mr. DiNardo was a General Partner in the CleanTech practice at VantagePoint Venture Partners. Previously, Mr. DiNardo served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Intersil Corporation (ISIL). Mr. DiNardo served as President and Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of the board of directors of Xicor Corporation from November of 2000 through July of 2004 when the company was acquired for over $500 million by Intersil. Prior to joining Xicor Mr. DiNardo was most recently Vice President and General Manager of the Mixed Signal Business Unit at Linear Technology Corporation (LLTC) and held a variety of executive positions with the company during his 13-year tenure with the company. Mr. DiNardo began his career in the semiconductor industry at Analog Devices Corporation. B.A. from Ursinus College.