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Brian Akin

Brian Akin

Senior Associate atDFJ GrowthCalifornia
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Brian Akin is a senior associate at DFJ Growth. He previously worked at Bain & Co. and Dapper Labs, and graduated from Dartmouth College.

What Brian can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeries BLead preference not reported
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. Bain & Co. · consultant
  2. Dapper Labs · Biz Ops/Strategy
  3. DFJ Growth · Senior Associate
    Now

Focus

growth-stagetechnologyblockchain

Education

Dartmouth College

Also at DFJ Growth

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Barry SchulerFounder & Managing Partner
Randy Glein
Randy GleinFounder & Managing Partner
John H. N. FisherFounder & Managing Partner
Jocelyn Kinsey
Jocelyn KinseyPartner
Justin Kao
Justin KaoPartner
Kevin Tu
Kevin TuPartner
Sam Fort
Sam FortPartner
Chris Shanahan
Chris ShanahanPrincipal

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Who is Brian Akin?

Brian Akin is a senior associate at DFJ Growth. He previously worked at Bain & Co. and Dapper Labs, and graduated from Dartmouth College.

How much does Brian Akin invest?

DFJ Growth has not reported a check size. It invests at series b.

How do I pitch Brian Akin?

A warm intro from a founder DFJ Growth backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Brian Akin do before DFJ Growth?

consultant at Bain & Co.; Biz Ops/Strategy at Dapper Labs.

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