Blake joined NEA in 2014 and focuses on investments in digital health (encompassing healthcare services and healthcare IT) and biopharmaceuticals. Prior to NEA, Blake was a member of the private equity group at Ares Management, focused on investments in healthcare. His previous experience includes investment banking at Moelis & Company and equity research at Barclays Capital. Blake graduated from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in economics with concentrations in finance, real estate, and management.