Scott Kupor
Scott Kupor is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, best known as the Managing Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, the Silicon Valley venture capital powerhouse managing more than $45 billion in assets. He is also the author of the national bestselling book Secrets of Sand Hill Road, a widely respected guide to venture capital and startup funding. Prior to joining a16z, he held leadership roles at Opsware, including serving as Vice President of Customer Success and later helping lead its acquisition by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Earlier in his career, he worked in investment banking at Credit Suisse First Boston and Lehman Brothers, focusing on software company financings and M&A. Kupor is also active in public policy, serving on multiple boards and advisory councils related to entrepreneurship and venture capital. In July 2025, he was appointed Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Scott Kupor Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Managing Partner
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Lecturer, Corporate Governance in Venture Capital
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Vice President and General Manager of Software-as-a-Service
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Associate, Software Coverage
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Associate
Academic History
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Juris Doctor
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B.A., Economics
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Chairman of the Board, Genesys Works
Board Member, Cedar
Board Member, Headway
Board Member, Foursquare
Board Member, Labster
Board Member, Infinitus
Board Member, Ultima
Board Member, SnapLogic
Board Member, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Board Member, St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital
Board Member, Global Impact Investing Network
Board of Directors, Heartland Whole Health Institute
Board of Directors, Formation Bio
Investment Committee, Stanford Medical Center
Investment Committee, Rhodes Trust
Executive in Residence, Haas School of Business
Co-Founder, Stanford Venture Capital Director's College
Kupor is the first employee of a16z. He has overseen its rapid growth, from $300 million in AUM to over $45 billion today.
He invests in growth-stage companies building in the bio and healthcare industries, manages the firm's investor relations team, and is responsible for the firm's growth initiatives.
He is responsible for all operational aspects of running the firm, offering firsthand experiences and insider advice for every entrepreneur trying to secure venture capital funding.
HEWLETT PACKARD
Kupor joined HP as part of the company's acquisition of Opsware, where he was Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions.
He had global responsibility for customer interaction, including professional services, technical pre-sales, and customer support.
He held numerous executive management positions within Opsware, including Vice President, Financial Planning, and Corporate Development.
He had global responsibility for customer interaction, including professional services, technical pre-sales, and customer support.
EARLY CAREER
Kupor is a former Chairman of the National Venture Capital Association and has testified before Congress and federal regulatory bodies on issues related to economic growth and innovation.
He taught venture capital and corporate governance courses at Stanford Law School and the Haas School of Business and Boalt School of Law at UC Berkeley.
He has appeared on CNBC, and has written for The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Financial Times, and Bloomberg Opinion.