Kofi Ampadu

Partner, Head of TxO

2021

Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, leading the Talent x Opportunity Initiative (TxO), which focuses on discovering and supporting high-potential entrepreneurs who have the vision and determination to build transformative businesses but lack traditional access to resources and networks. Particularly interested in companies in the art, fashion, food, music, and recreation sectors.

Kauffman Fellow, Class 29

2024

The world’s premier venture education program with the largest and most connected network of VC investors in the world.

Founder and General Partner

2020

Investing in pre-seed CPG startups

Advisory Board Member

2023 - 2025

ForbesBLK is a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators who are driving systematic change in business, culture and society.

Venture Advisor

2020 - 2022

Alumni Director

2017 - 2020

Develop programming to engage over 200 founders in New York City.

Fellow

2016 - 2017

The Startup Leadership Program (SLP) is a selective global training program and lifetime network for outstanding founders and innovators. SLP Fellows have founded 300 companies and raised $200 million. The program focuses on developing entrepreneurs to become the next generation of leading startup CEOs.

Co-founder

2014 - 2018

Par Technologies (2016 - 2018) - Marketplace to liquidate excess airline miles. H2Melon (2014 - 2016) - Health and wellness beverage company, with regional distribution.

Consultant

2012 - 2015

Work with clients across various industries (Consumer Goods, Retail, and Biotech) to solve complex business problems. Projects included Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Pre M&A Assessment, Post M&A Integration, Strategic Vendor Management and Partnership Negotiations.

Summer Consultant

2012 - 2012

Worked with a healthcare provider on process improvement.

Engineer

2007 - 2011