Kofi Ampadu

Kofi Ampadu is a partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) where he leads the Talent x Opportunity Initiative (TxO).1 Here are some key details about his background and role:

Professional Experience

Kofi joined Andreessen Horowitz in September 2021 as Partner and Head of TxO.2 In this role, he:

• Leads the TxO initiative, which aims to identify and support entrepreneurs with talent and ideas but who may lack typical resources and networks12
• Selects up to 20 startups annually for the TxO program, providing each with $175K and a spot in a 16-week accelerator1
• Supports TxO founders in areas like business development, customer acquisition, and fundraising1

Previous Experience

Before joining a16z, Kofi:

• Founded SKU'd Ventures, a venture fund focused on consumer packaged goods12
• Worked as a venture advisor at Yale University's Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking12
• Co-founded H2Melon (a health-oriented beverage company) and Par (a marketplace for trading airline miles)1
• Served as a consultant at Accenture and as a packaging engineer at Kraft Foods12

Education

• MBA in Strategy and Operations from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business12
• BS from Rochester Institute of Technology1

Additional Roles

• Advisory Council Member for ForbesBLK2
• Serves on the National Advisory Board for ForbesBLK1

Personal Background

Kofi is originally from Ghana and currently lives in New York City with his wife.1 He has a deep interest in how startups can advance the development of the African continent.1