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Jesse Walden
Managing Partner at Variant Fund
Jesse Walden is a prominent figure in the technology and investment industry, best known as the founder/investor at Variant Fund. Prior to this role, Jesse has an impressive track record working with influential organizations such as a16z, Spotify, Mediachain, and Cool Managers.
Jesse Walden pursued his Bachelor's Degree at McGill University, where he laid the foundation for his successful career in the field of technology, startups, and investments.
Throughout his career, Jesse Walden has held key positions in various organizations, showcasing his expertise and leadership skills. Some of his notable roles include Founder and General Partner at Variant, Program Director at Andreessen Horowitz's Crypto Startup School, Investment Partner in Crypto at Andreessen Horowitz, Product Lead in R&D at Spotify, and Founder at Mediachain Labs.
In addition to the above roles, Jesse Walden has also made significant contributions in roles such as Broadcast Director at Boiler Room, Founder and Artist Manager at Cool Managers, Founder at Gimme.io, Artist Development at Red Bull Music Academy, and Founder at Lookout Productions.
Jesse Walden's diverse background and wealth of experience reflect his deep understanding of the tech and startup landscape, making him a valuable asset in the world of investments and innovation.
Highlights
A quiet but giant crypto onboarding story is @worldcoin—9M+ verified humans, 20M wallet installs, accelerating growth.
I spoke with @alexblania during our investor day about the project origin, unlocks of mass distribution, and intersections of crypto and AI.
Link below https://t.co/zQRnCXQVjh
Crypto enables at least two types of networks that might not exist otherwise:
1/ networks bigger than any centralized entity could build—like internet money.
2/ niche networks that didn't make sense to build, because the cost of coordination was too high (e.g. an international guild-as-multisig)