Partner 6, Executive Assistant, Crypto

About the role

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. We invest across stages from seed to venture to growth, and across sectors including AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. With $100B+ under management, we support bold entrepreneurs through a team defined by respect for the founder and the company-building process.

The Executive Assistant will work closely with top-level executives on the a16z Crypto Team, collaborating with individuals driven by excellence and a passion for technology. The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and creative problem-solving abilities. This role supports General Partners and requires juggling competing priorities, exercising strong judgment, and maintaining organization in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate long-term relationships
• Handle highly confidential information and documents with discretion and confidentiality
• Manage and maintain calendars for executives, prioritizing appropriately and using good judgment in complex scheduling and meeting planning
• Anticipate and manage end-to-end meeting coordination for pitches, internal meetings, and portfolio company check-ins, including attendee communications, venue coordination, A/V setup, catering, and preparation of materials
• Proactively manage communication and respond to urgent inquiries from internal and external stakeholders on behalf of leaders
• Process and track expenses accurately and in a timely manner
• Operate with exceptional attention to detail and anticipate potential changes or shifts in priorities across competing demands
• Provide overall data management, including organizing and compiling materials for presentations and meetings, tracking and driving completion of key deliverables, and proactively following up on outstanding items
• Develop innovative and creative methods for improving administrative processes as the company scales

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of high-level experience supporting multiple senior-level executives
• Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, matrixed environment and works well with individuals at all organizational levels
• Proactive, positive, and personable with excellent communication skills and an upbeat, “can-do” attitude; willing to take initiative with confidence
• Resilient with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work under deadlines
• Discretion, diplomacy, and excellent judgment; high degree of integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong calendar management and prioritization skills
• Advanced proficiency with Gmail, Google Calendar, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and independently
• Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $149,000 and $165,000. Actual starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, skills, and scope.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation and sick leave