Brandon Hoffman

Brandon Hoffman is the Co-Founder and General Partner of Sunset Ventures, an early-stage venture fund based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.1 His career spans various roles in venture capital, technology, and finance:

Professional Experience

Venture Capital::

• Co-Founder & General Partner at Sunset Ventures (October 2022 - Present)1
• Venture Principal at Samsung Next (2018 - September 2022)1
• Investor + Venture Partner at Republic (2020 - 2022)1

Technology::

• Head of Research, Office of Chief Innovation Officer at Samsung Electronics (2018 - January 2022)1

Finance::

• Internet Equity Research, Senior Associate at Morgan Stanley (June 2015 - July 2018)1
• Investment Banking Associate (Technology, Media & Telecom) at J.P. Morgan (2014)1

Other Roles and Initiatives

• Co-Founder of Diverse Angels (2020 - Present)1
• Advisor for Cypher Accelerator (2021 - 2022)1
• Co-Chair of the SoCal Chapter for Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs (2021 - 2022)1

Education

Brandon Hoffman has a diverse educational background, including:

• MBA from The Wharton School
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard Kennedy School
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from California State University, Fullerton
• Associate of Arts (AA) from Cypress College

His multifaceted experience in venture capital, technology, and finance, combined with his educational background, positions Brandon Hoffman as a notable figure in the early-stage investment landscape, particularly in areas such as Web3, gaming/Metaverse, and fintech/DeFi.2