Sriram Krishnan, a prominent Indian-American venture capitalist and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has announced his resignation from the firm. Krishnan has hinted that he may be stepping into a new role with the Department of Government Efficiency, a project co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. According to reports, Krishnan has already held discussions with Musk about joining this advisory group outside of the Trump administration.
In a post on X, Krishnan confirmed his departure from a16z and teased his future endeavors, stating that he would soon share more details. He expressed his excitement about diving into something he’s been passionate about for a long time, noting the unique historical moment the world is currently experiencing. He also expressed gratitude for his time at Andreessen Horowitz, calling it “the best part” of his career. He credited Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz for building not only a successful venture firm but also what could become one of the most influential American institutions.
Krishnan joined Andreessen Horowitz in 2021, where he focused on crypto investments. Before that, he held leadership roles at Twitter, overseeing major product teams including the home timeline, user experience, search, and audience growth. He was also one of the advisers who supported Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, a deal in which Andreessen Horowitz invested $400 million. Additionally, Krishnan’s career includes senior positions at Snap and Facebook, where he was instrumental in building mobile ad products, and he began his career at Microsoft.
Apart from his professional work, Krishnan co-hosts “The Good Time Show” podcast with his wife, Aarthi Ramamurthy. The podcast, which features conversations with leading entrepreneurs, has expanded to include partnerships with the renowned talent agency WME for various projects in film, TV, and publishing.
