Josh McFarland

Josh McFarland is a Partner at Greylock Partners, a prominent venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. He joined Greylock in June 2017 and focuses on investing in technology startups, particularly in sectors such as fintech, commerce infrastructure, and marketplaces. His notable investments include companies like Splitwise and Coinbase, and he serves on the boards of Ribbon and Payjoy.12

Professional Background

Before joining Greylock, McFarland had a significant career in technology and entrepreneurship. He co-founded TellApart, a marketing analytics company, in 2009, which was acquired by Twitter in 2015 for over $500 million. Following the acquisition, he served as Twitter's Vice President of Product, overseeing revenue-generating products including advertising and data services.13

Earlier in his career, McFarland worked at Google, where he contributed to the founding of the AdWords API team, earning the company's highest honor, the Founder’s Award. He has also held various product management roles at startups and was an Entrepreneur in Residence at Greylock prior to founding TellApart.13

Education and Personal Background

McFarland holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University, where he was a Mayfield Fellow. He grew up in Gillette, Wyoming, and moved to Silicon Valley during the dot-com boom, initially interning at startups while completing his education.14

In addition to his professional endeavors, McFarland is active in charitable organizations, having served on the board of the Family Giving Tree, a nonprofit focused on education and gifts for children in need.12 He enjoys outdoor sports and is involved in the production of large-scale electronic music performances.1