Jason Rosenthal

Jason Rosenthal is an Operating Partner and Head of Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX) at a16z crypto, a division of Andreessen Horowitz.2 He brings over 25 years of experience as an internet entrepreneur and executive to this role.1

Career Highlights

Previous Roles::

• Vice President of Subscription Services at Google34
• CEO of Lytro (sold to Google in 2018)1
• CEO of Ning1
• First employee at Loudcloud1
• Product manager at Netscape (trained by Ben Horowitz)1

Entrepreneurial Experience:: Rosenthal has spent more than 10 years as a startup CEO, navigating the challenges of building and scaling companies in rapidly changing markets.1 His career has been dedicated to developing transformational new platforms, and he has been involved in four successful exits.3

Role at Andreessen Horowitz

As an Operating Partner at a16z crypto, Rosenthal's primary responsibilities include:

1. Working closely with CEOs and founders in the crypto portfolio
2. Providing leadership guidance
3. Helping companies plan for and react to challenges in rapidly-changing markets
4. Assisting founders in becoming the best versions of their professional selves1

His extensive experience in both startups and large tech companies positions him well to offer valuable insights to founders facing various stages of growth and development.

Connection to Andreessen Horowitz

Rosenthal has deep connections to the firm. Ben Horowitz trained him as a product manager at Netscape in the 1990s, and Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz hired him as the first Loudcloud employee.1 This long-standing relationship underscores the trust and value Andreessen Horowitz places in Rosenthal's expertise.