Chris Dixon is a leading investor, entrepreneur, and thinker in the fields of Web3 and blockchain technology. He is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), where he founded and leads the firm’s multi-billion-dollar crypto division, a major force in shaping the decentralized internet. Before joining a16z, Chris co-founded two successful startups—SiteAdvisor (acquired by McAfee) and Hunch (acquired by eBay). He holds degrees in philosophy from Columbia University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Chris is widely recognized for his forward-thinking approach to technology and his belief in the “Read–Write–Own” model of the internet. His 2024 book, Read Write Own, explores the promise of blockchain to return control to creators and communities. As a featured expert in Crypto and the Blockchain (MasterClass), he shares deep insights on NFTs, DAOs, decentralized finance, and the future of digital ownership.