a16z is hiring Web3 Partner 22, Talent, Crypto

Desired Qualifications

Partner 22, Talent, Crypto Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs
building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $44B in assets under management across multiple funds. We’ve established a
team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world. The Role The a16z Crypto Talent team is one of the most innovative and progressive talent teams in the industry, built on our core values of integrity, network, and innovation. The Talent Partner, Crypto will assess, build, and manage a network of crypto leaders for the benefit of our key customers and partners. The preferred location for this role is New York City. We will consider remote locations. The role may require in-office presence from time to time. To join our team, you should be excited to: Build and cultivate long-term relationships For the Talent Network: Build the Crypto talent network by engaging, assessing, and contributing to this network on behalf of the firm by connecting into our broader ecosystem, career counseling and hosting events. Become the “go-to” for advice and counsel for the Crypto network For the Portfolio: Counsel on executive hiring processes to help build world-class management teams. Accelerate time to hire and improve quality of hire through best practices and leveraging our network For our Search Firm Partners: Continue to partner and grow our relationships with the best search firms in the industry For a16z: Growth/Scale - Continue growing the a16z network and connecting the firm to outstanding industry leaders and potentially identify the next investment opportunity for the firm What we’re looking for Someone who is energized by meeting and assessing talent

Duties & Responsibilities

A leader who is able to quickly gain insights about people’s capabilities and about organizations The ability to understand, evaluate and articulate motivations and organizational dynamics A self-starter; strong mental agility, creative thinker with astute research and problem solving skills An analytical mindset with a deep appreciation for data
A results-oriented individual with the ability to make decisions using sound judgment in a fast-paced environment An ultimate teammate: a clear communicator who is highly collaborative and is skilled at creating strong partnerships

Other

The ability to influence and effectively partner with Founders, CEOs, and other portfolio company stakeholders A proven track record of managing a fast paced workload, balancing multiple tasks and priorities, and switching gears seamlessly Minimum Qualifications 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, technology startup experience preferred Experience in hiring / attracting talent for a variety of skill sets, particularly Engineering, Product and Design Domain expertise within crypto strongly preferred; minimally a passion for and interest in the crypto industry is required Experience in assessment, recruitment, and team building is crucial. As well as compensation trends and benchmarking Experience in developing and cultivating relationships with executive level and director level talent and search firms Ability to write and edit high-quality content to share best practices with founders The anticipated salary range for this role is between $239,000 - $278,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope. This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave. #LI-remote a16z culture
We do only first class business and only in a first class way We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business
We believe in the future and bet the firm that way We are all different, we recognize that, and we win We celebrate the good times We do it for the team We play to win At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify. Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.