Jesse Walden
InvestorGeneral Partner at Variant Fund
United States
Writes $250K β $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.
Jesse Walden @jessewldn
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Jul 29, 2026 Β· β₯ 14 Β· β 1
Jesse Walden @jessewldn
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Jesse Walden @jessewldn
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Jul 28, 2026 Β· β₯ 36 Β· β 1
Invests in
Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Experience
- VariantFounder, General Partnercurrent2020 β presentNew York, NY
- Andreessen HorowitzProgram Director, Crypto Startup School2019 β 2020SF & NY
- Andreessen HorowitzInvestment Partner, Crypto2018 β 2019SF & NY
- SpotifyProduct Lead, R&D2017New York, NY
- Mediachain LabsFounder2014 β 2017New York, United States
- Cool ManagersFounder, Artist Manager2012 β 2015New York, NY
- Gimme.ioFounder2011 β 2014
- Boiler RoomBroadcast Director2012 β 2013New York, NY
- Lookout ProductionsFounder2006 β 2012Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
- Red Bull Music AcademyArtist Development2009 β 2011Montreal, Quebec
Education
- McGill UniversityBachelorβs Degree
Same school
Also attended McGill University349
+ 343 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Andreessen Horowitz212
+ 206 more
Also worked at Spotify44
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Also worked at Boiler Room2
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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