Fred Ehrsam
InvestorGeneral Partner at Paradigm
San Francisco, CA
Writes $1M β $100M checks Β· typically $25M
About
Fred Ehrsam co-founded Coinbase and later Paradigm, the crypto investment firm he started with Matt Huang in 2018. He stepped back from Paradigm's day-to-day management in 2023 and now serves as its senior advisor while running Nudge, the neurotechnology startup he founded to build non-invasive brain interfaces using focused ultrasound.
Fred Ehrsam @fehrsam
AI drug discovery has progressed from idea/open source to use at the largest pharma companies in the world in 2 years. What felt uncertain at seed seems inevitable today. Huge AI + bio acceleration. @chaidiscovery crushing on the commercial front! https://t.co/3YqZ5u22Np
Jun 4, 2026 Β· β₯ 116 Β· β 8
Fred Ehrsam @fehrsam
Excited to serve on the President's Technology Council https://t.co/rOL6yCzRWG
Mar 25, 2026 Β· β₯ 292 Β· β 10
Fred Ehrsam @fehrsam
The human body is a multivariate system that is complex beyond what the human mind can comprehend. Computers will be able to understand and aid the body in ways humans never could. Biology textbook explanations will be looked back on as child-like oversimplifications. https://t.co/kb8KtvwMdm
Mar 25, 2026 Β· β₯ 190 Β· β 19
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechGaming
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Co-founded Coinbase. Co-founded Paradigm. Co-founded Nudge, which builds brain-computer interfaces starting with ultrasound.
- Communities
- Hosts the Prometheus Summit, bringing together researchers and entrepreneurs focused on human enhancement.
- More
- Supports fundamental research in fields including physics, biology, and public policy.
From Fred's own website β common ground for a warm intro.
Experience
- NudgeCo-Founder and CEOcurrent2024 β presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- ParadigmCo-Founder, General Partnercurrent2024 β present
- ParadigmCo-Founder, Managing Partner2018 β 2024
- CoinbaseBoard Of Directorscurrent2017 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- CoinbaseCo-Founder2012 β 2017San Francisco, CA
- Goldman SachsTrader2010 β 2012New York, NY
- Duke UniversitySelf-assembling DNA Nanostructures Research2008
Education
- Duke UniversityB.S., Computer Science, Economics
Same school
Also attended Duke University421
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Shared employers
Also worked at Nudge2
Also worked at Paradigm32
+ 26 more
Also worked at Coinbase98
+ 92 more
Also worked at Goldman Sachs1,266
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+ 1,260 more
Investments
Investor
AndurilAnthropicCognitionGeneral MatterOpenAISpaceXSSI
Per the investor's own website.
Podcasts & interviews
featuring Fred EhrsamParadigm founders Fred Ehrsam and Matt Huang
UpOnly
Paradigm, Led by Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam, Looking to Raise $1.5B Fund
CoinDesk
Paradigm, Led by Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam, Looking to Raise $1.5B Fund
finance.yahoo.com
Colleagues at Paradigm
Network13
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