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Andy Kangpan
Principal at Two Sigma Ventures
Andrew Kangpan, also known as Andy Kangpan, is the Digital Assets Lead at Two Sigma Ventures, a venture capital firm that specializes in startups utilizing data science.1 He joined Two Sigma Ventures in 2017 and is based in New York City.23
Professional Background
Andy has been part of the early-stage tech ecosystem in New York City for over a decade, working as an operator, advisor, and investor.2 His current role focuses on investments in enterprise software, cybersecurity, and crypto.2
Career History
- Two Sigma Ventures: Andy joined the firm in 2017 and has held positions including Digital Assets Lead and Principal.13
- ff Venture Capital: Prior to Two Sigma, Andy worked as an investor, focusing on seed-stage investments in companies like Socure and Plated.1
- Prophet: Before entering venture capital, Andy was a Senior Associate at this strategy consulting firm, where he was part of the founding team of the digital transformation practice.1
Education
Andy holds a BS in Finance and Marketing from NYU Stern School of Business.13
Investment Focus
At Two Sigma Ventures, Andy concentrates on investments in enterprise software, cybersecurity, and crypto sectors.2 He has been involved in notable investments, such as leading the seed funding round for C3, a next-generation self-custodial cryptocurrency exchange.4
Personal Interests
In his spare time, Andy enjoys skateboarding, gaming, reading science fiction, and attending concerts in New York City.2
Andy Kangpan's LinkedIn username is indeed andrewkangpan, as mentioned in the query.3
Highlights
Don't let the sideways token market distract you from the real trends that matter. Sentiment is too anchored on short term price volatility, but the space is getting more derisked as a sustainable industry every day. Stablecoin adoption is one that I watch closely. 2024 has been a banger year so far. Over a long time horizon these are the metrics that are most important.
This is actually a big story that most of CT will not really appreciate. The CP space is a >$1T market, and it is taking its first major technological step forward (via Ethereum) since the 80's when computerized dealer systems were 1st introduced.
