Fundraising Fox

Andy Volk

Investor

Partner at Microtraction

San Francisco, California

Writes $100K – $350K checks · typically $100K

About

Andy Volk is the founder of Andy[x], a research studio focused on open technology, creative systems, and human connection. Previously, he served as Head of Ecosystem for Sub-Saharan Africa at Google, where he led developer and startup initiatives across the continent, and held leadership roles on Google's Program Partnerships team supporting Android and AI platform growth. Volk is an active angel investor with over 50 early-stage investments, a limited partner in venture funds including Microtraction and Future Africa, and holds a graduate certificate from the Venture Capital Executive Program at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.

Experience

  1. Andy[x]Foundercurrent2025 — presentGlobal
  2. VC Funds and Angel InvestmentsAngel Investor & General Partnercurrent2017 — present
  3. MicrotractionFounding Limited Partner & Global Advisorcurrent2018 — present
  4. Talent CityFounding Council Membercurrent2022 — present
  5. GoogleEcosystem Global Program Partnerships Lead2022 — 2025San Francisco, California, United States
  6. GoogleHead of Developer & Startup Ecosystem, Sub-Saharan Africa2013 — 2022San Francisco, California
  7. MxitVP of Apps & Developer Relations2012 — 2013Stellenbosch, South Africa
  8. KongregateVP of Product2010 — 2011San Francisco, CA
  9. DowntempoFounder & President2007 — 2010San Francisco, California, United States
  10. LOYAL3Chief Product Officer2009San Francisco, CA
  11. Gone LivingWorld Traveler2006 — 2007The Planet
  12. YahooProduct Manager2000 — 2006Sunnyvale, CA
  13. ScourSenior Product Manager1999 — 2000Beverly Hills, CA
  14. Live365.comCo-Inventor of Live365.com & Director of Community1998 — 1999Foster City, CA
  15. Human Interface Technology LabResearch Assistant1997 — 1998Seattle, WA

Education

  1. University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessCertificate, Venture Capital Executive Program2017
  2. University of Puget SoundBachelor of Arts - BA, English1992 — 1997

Skills & more

Interaction Design3Independent Travel2Product Management35Agile Methodologies11Web Applications8New Media6Mobile Devices46Start-ups54User Interface Design3Product Development2Social Media12User Experience62
+12 moreEntrepreneurshipE-commerceDigital MediaWeb DevelopmentMobile ApplicationsInformation ArchitectureContent StrategyUser Experience DesignStrategyRuby on RailsWeb 2.0Mobile Marketing
  • Advanced Open Water Diver — PADI
  • Certified ScrumMaster — ScrumAlliance

From Andy's professional profile.

Colleagues at Microtraction

Ato Bensi-Enchill
Investment Principal at Microtraction
Ato Bentsi-Enchill
SPV Investment Lead at Microtraction
Dayo Koleowo
Investment Partner at Microtraction
Judith Koranteng
Legal at Microtraction
Kwamena Afful
Founding Partner at Microtraction
Octavius Phukubye
Scout at Microtraction
Offiong Isyah
Investment Analyst, West Africa at Microtraction
Samantha Asheley Amarhfio
Finance at Microtraction

Frequently asked questions

Where does Andy Volk work?
Andy Volk is Partner at Microtraction.
What check size does Andy Volk write?
Andy Volk typically writes checks of $100K – $350K.

Same school

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Also attended University of Puget Sound8

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Shared employers

Also worked at Google1,558

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Also worked at Mxit1

Roger GroblerNon-Exec Director at Crossfin Technology

Also worked at LOYAL31

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Also worked at Yahoo278

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