These Cosigners would work with Josh anywhere
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Josh Elman invests in consumer technology and AI at Andreessen Horowitz, drawing on a career building products at Apple, Robinhood, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. He focuses on how products create new behaviors, grow through networks and turn early adoption into lasting use.
Josh Elman invests in consumer technology and AI at Andreessen Horowitz, drawing on a career building products at Apple, Robinhood, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. He focuses on how products create new behaviors, grow through networks and turn early adoption into lasting use.
Career
Josh Elman studied at Stanford University.
Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) from 2026-06 to PresentInvests in consumer technology and AI, helping founders develop product strategy, growth loops and network effects.
Board Partner at Greylock from 2018-03 to 2020-11Continued working with Greylock's portfolio companies as a board partner.
VP Product at Robinhood from 2018-03 to 2019-12Led product and helped grow the product organization while developing consumer financial products.
Product Manager at Twitter from 2009-10 to 2011-07Worked on product and growth.
Program Manager, Facebook Platform at Facebook from 2008-03 to 2009-09Worked on Facebook Platform.ZHead of Product Management at Zazzle from 2005-08 to 2008-03Led product management for the custom-products marketplace.
Senior Product Manager at LinkedIn from 2004-01 to 2005-07Worked on product during LinkedIn's early growth.
Development Manager at RealNetworks from 1997-07 to 2003-07Started as an engineer and later led product and engineering for RealPlayer.Cosigns Received
These Cosigners say Josh shaped their career
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Welcome Josh! We are so lucky to have you
Kevin Liunemployed 🥋
Josh has always been the person who taught me to prioritize retention over growth.
Chris MaddernChief Technology Officer at OpenSea
few people have the experience operating & investing that he has … talk to Josh if you’re building something big in consumer
Known Josh for nearly 20 years -- my entire professional life. He's been a friend, confidant and deep well of product knowledge. Always had my back when I needed it.
Baiju BhattFounder and CEO of Cowboy Space Corporation
We’re lucky to have him lead our product initiatives and join our leadership team
Andrew SomervellFounder at Hamster | Product, marketing, operations, and startup leader
Josh has been very helpful with his time and advice
Dave MorinCo-founder and General Partner at Offline Ventures; Chairman of Esalen
So happy for you my dear friend. Amazing work at Apple and welcome back to the startup game! Looking forward to product jams.
How AI Will Rewire Consumer Internet | Deep Dives with a16z
Josh and Anish Acharya discuss consumer AI, retention, distribution and the next generation of consumer products.
