Joe Schmidt IV
Partner·Andreessen Horowitz
Bio
Professional summary
Joe Schmidt is a partner at Andreessen Horowitz focused on software, fintech, and insurtech investments. Before a16z, he was VP of Business Development at Ethos, where he scaled the agent business and managed carrier and reinsurance partnerships. Earlier, he was an investor at Accel and worked for the Notre Dame Investment Office.
Notable companies
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Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- Andreessen HorowitzPartnerPresent
- EthosVP of Business Development
- AccelInvestor
- University of Notre DameInvestment Office
Education
- University of Notre DameUndergraduate degree
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