Joe Schmidt IV invests in software, fintech, and insurtech at a16z. Previously, he was VP of business development at Ethos, where he built its agent business, led sales, and managed carrier and reinsurance partnerships. Before Ethos, he invested at Accel and worked in Notre Dame’s Investment Office, where he was also football captain and team MVP.
Joe Schmidt IV invests in software, fintech, and insurtech at a16z. Previously, he was VP of business development at Ethos, where he built its agent business, led sales, and managed carrier and reinsurance partnerships. Before Ethos, he invested at Accel and worked in Notre Dame’s Investment Office, where he was also football captain and team MVP.
Career
Joe Schmidt IV studied at University of Notre Dame.
Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) from 2021 to PresentFocuses on software, fintech, and insurtech investments.
Investor at Accel until 2019Worked as an investor and developed an investment thesis focused on insurance technology.EVice President of Business Development at Ethos until Past
UOInvestment Office at University of Notre Dame until Past