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Jesse Walden

Investor

General Partner at Variant Fund

United States

Writes $250K – $750K checks Β· typically $500K

About

Jesse Walden combines artist-management experience representing musicians like Solange Knowles with founding a blockchain startup acquired by Spotify and creating Progressive Decentralization and Ownership Economy frameworks guiding crypto evolution.

Invests in

Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Experience

  1. VariantFounder, General Partnercurrent2020 β€” presentNew York, NY
  2. Andreessen HorowitzProgram Director, Crypto Startup School2019 β€” 2020SF & NY
  3. Andreessen HorowitzInvestment Partner, Crypto2018 β€” 2019SF & NY
  4. SpotifyProduct Lead, R&D2017New York, NY
  5. Mediachain LabsFounder2014 β€” 2017New York, United States
  6. Cool ManagersFounder, Artist Manager2012 β€” 2015New York, NY
  7. Gimme.ioFounder2011 β€” 2014
  8. Boiler RoomBroadcast Director2012 β€” 2013New York, NY
  9. Lookout ProductionsFounder2006 β€” 2012Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
  10. Red Bull Music AcademyArtist Development2009 β€” 2011Montreal, Quebec

Education

  1. McGill UniversityBachelor’s Degree

Same school

Shared employers

Deals Β· 2

PhantomLed round

via Variant Fund

UniswapLed round

via Variant Fund

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Variant Fund

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