Jane Lippencott

Jane Lippencott is a partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), specifically within their crypto investment team. She focuses on areas such as web3 media, decentralized social and communications, wallets, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) .24 Lippencott's interest in cryptocurrency began during her high school years, leading her to become a founding member of ZenCash, an early privacy coin .2

Before joining a16z in September 2021, Lippencott worked at Winklevoss Capital, where she led investments in decentralized finance (DeFi) and other blockchain initiatives. She also had a brief role at Distributed Global .14 Throughout her career, she has been involved in various crypto projects and has served as an advisor or mentor to several initiatives, including Celo and Teller Finance .34

Lippencott has a diverse background, having lived in multiple countries, including Hong Kong, New York, and Bangkok, which has contributed to her global perspective on technology and finance .2