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Jay Drain

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Investment Partner at a16z crypto

New York, New York, United States

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About

Jay Drain, an investor and Substack author of The Blueprint, champions culturally resonant crypto experiences, using hospitality analogies and his head-chef role at New Rodeo to inform product design.

Invests in

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechGamingSocial

Experience

  1. Andreessen HorowitzPartner, Crypto2022 — 2026
  2. Maven VenturesInvestor2020 — 2022
  3. Amplify.LASummer Associate2020New York, New York, United States
  4. Goldman SachsGlobal Markets Analyst2018 — 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. Goldman SachsGlobal Markets Summer Analyst2016 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
  6. JLLMidwest Brokerage Group Intern2016Greater Chicago Area

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Languages Chinese · English

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Colleagues at a16z crypto

Aiden Slavin
Policy at a16z crypto
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General Partner at a16z crypto
Alisha Litman
Events at a16z crypto
Andrew Hall
Research Advisor at a16z crypto
Andrew Lakis
Finance at a16z crypto
Anthony Albanese
Chief Operating Officer at a16z crypto
Aubree Pelaez
Office Administration at a16z crypto
Ben Napier
Government Affairs at a16z crypto

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jay Drain?
Jay Drain, an investor and Substack author of The Blueprint, champions culturally resonant crypto experiences, using hospitality analogies and his head-chef role at New Rodeo to inform product design.
Where does Jay Drain work?
Jay Drain is Investment Partner at a16z crypto.
What does Jay Drain invest in?
Jay Drain invests in Crypto & Web3, Developer Tools, Fintech, Gaming, Social.
Where did Jay Drain go to school?
Jay Drain studied at Amherst College (Bachelor's degree, Law); Saint Ignatius College Prep.

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