Tim Smith

Tim Turpin is a Partner at @a16z where he focuses on startups, venture investing, AI, autonomy, science, and technology. He is passionate about the future and often shares his insights on social media, including topics like Star Wars and food. His educational background includes an M.A. in Literature from San Francisco State University and a B.A. in English from UC Santa Barbara. Tim has held various prominent roles in organizations such as Founder at Element Public Relations, Senior Managing Director at Spark PR, VP at OutCast Communications, Director of Marketing at TeaLeaf Technology, Founder at The Stencil Group, and VP at Niehaus Ryan Wong.

Tim Turpin brings a wealth of experience and expertise in public relations, marketing, and communications to his current role at @a16z. His diverse background in different organizations has equipped him with a broad skill set that contributes to his success in the venture capital and startup ecosystem.