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Jay Drain Jr.
Partner, Crypto at Andreessen Horowitz
Jay Drain Jr. is a Partner in the Crypto division at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a prominent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. He has held this position since June 2022, focusing on investments in consumer and application layer projects within the cryptocurrency sector.12
Background and Education
Jay Drain graduated from Amherst College, where he studied Political Science and Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought. He was also a member of the Men's Track & Field team during his time at the college.23
Professional Experience
Before joining a16z, Drain was an investor at Maven Ventures, where he led investments in web3 and consumer software from October 2020 to June 2022. His earlier experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs, where he worked in the Global Markets Division, and a summer associate position at Amplify.LA.123
Personal Interests
Originally from Chicago, Jay currently resides in San Francisco. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys basketball, running, cooking, and exploring fashion trends.2
