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Chris Dixon

Chris Dixon

Founder & Managing Partner, a16z crypto·Andreessen Horowitz

Bio

Professional summary

Chris Dixon is the founder and managing partner of a16z crypto and has been at Andreessen Horowitz since 2013. He leads crypto and blockchain investing through dedicated funds and is the author of Read Write Own. Earlier, he co-founded SiteAdvisor, acquired by McAfee, and Hunch, acquired by eBay; he is also cited for early investments in Coinbase and Oculus.

Notable companies

Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed

CoinbaseOculusFriends With BenefitsPoseidon

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

  • Andreessen HorowitzFounder & Managing Partner, a16z crypto2013 – Present
  • HunchCo-founder and CEO2011
  • SiteAdvisorCo-founder and CEO2006

Education

  • Harvard Business SchoolMBA
  • Columbia UniversityBA and MA in Philosophy

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Andrew O.

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AA

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Audrey Spitzer

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