John Brennan
Former Venture Partner at Indicator Ventures
Los Angeles, California
Writes $1M – $2M checks · typically $1M
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About
John Brennan is a blockchain and digital assets professional with seven years of experience in decentralized autonomous organizations, token economics, DeFi, and protocol research. At Consensys's MetaMask, he leads special projects and AI initiatives focused on expanding user adoption of decentralized networks. Previously, he founded BuzzTable, a restaurant technology company that served over 100 million guests before being acquired by Sysco, and currently advises and invests in both web3 and web2 ventures.
Experience
- ConsensysSpecial Projects and AI, MetaMaskcurrent2025 — present
- ConsensysHead of Data2021 — 2025
- ConsensysCo-Lead/Head of Product, Coven VC DAO2018 — 2021Brooklyn, NY
- ConsensysEntrepreneur In Residence2018Brooklyn
- Indicator VenturesVenture Partner2015 — 2020
- CAKE CorporationSenior Director of Product Management (vi acq)2013 — 2015
- BuzzTable (acquired by Sysco)Co-Founder, President & CTO2011 — 2015NYC
- OpenAction (acquired)Co-Founder, CEO2009 — 2011
- Side ProjectsLifetime Learner/Tinkerer1997 — 2011
- BAE SystemsSoftware Engineer/Project Lead2006 — 2009San Diego, CA
- MicrosoftProgram Manager2004 — 2005Redmond, WA
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Brennan?
- John Brennan is a blockchain and digital assets professional with seven years of experience in decentralized autonomous organizations, token economics, DeFi, and protocol research. At Consensys's MetaMask, he leads special projects and AI initiatives focused on expanding user adoption of decentralized networks. Previously, he founded BuzzTable, a restaurant technology company that served over 100 million guests before being acquired by Sysco, and currently advises and invests in both web3 and web2 ventures.
- What check size does John Brennan write?
- John Brennan typically writes checks of $1M – $2M.
- Where did John Brennan go to school?
- John Brennan studied at University of Maryland (B.S., Computer Science with Honors).
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Shared employers
Also worked at CAKE Corporation4
Also worked at BuzzTable (acquired by Sysco)3
Also worked at Side Projects2
Also worked at BAE Systems66
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