
Jay Drain Jr.
Associate
Jay Drain Jr. is a cryptocurrency enthusiast and investor who has a background in investment banking and finance. He worked for Goldman Sachs as an analyst in the investment management division before becoming a senior associate in the firm's equity capital markets group.
Since leaving Goldman Sachs, Jay has been active in the cryptocurrency community, investing in various blockchain and cryptocurrency-related projects. He is also an advisor to several blockchain startups and has been a speaker at industry conferences and events.
Jay is a strong advocate for the decentralized nature of blockchain technology and believes that it has the potential to revolutionize a number of industries. He is particularly interested in the potential of blockchain to make financial services more efficient and accessible to people around the world.
His personal website, jaydrainjr.com, features a blog where he shares his thoughts on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, as well as updates on his investments and other activities in the space.
Name | Jay |
Last Name | Drain Jr. |
Education | Amherst College |
Location | San Francisco Bay Area |
Company | Maven Ventures |
Company Overview | Maven Ventures is a California-based venture capital firm that focuses on seed and early-stage investments in technology companies. The firm was founded in 2014 and seeks to back entrepreneurs who are building disruptive technology products that have the potential to transform industries. Maven Ventures provides not only funding but also strategic support and guidance to its portfolio companies in areas such as product development, fundraising, and go-to-market strategy. The firm's investment interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and virtual and augmented reality, among others. Maven Ventures aims to help its portfolio companies achieve their full potential and reach their goals. |
Sweet Spot | $880K (750K-1M) |
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Career
Analyst | Goldman Sachs (2018 - 2020 ) |
Associate | Maven Ventures |
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