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.
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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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