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Jason Ben Yair

Venture Partner at Blockchain Builders Fund

United States

Overview 

Jason Ben Yair is a Venture Partner with expertise in fund management, fundraising, investments, and business strategy. He has held managing partner roles at prominent firms like Blockchain Builders Fund, Carbyne Capital, and Blockchain Venture Fund, focusing on sectors such as Generative Tech/AI and Web3/Blockchain. Highlights of Jason's career include his leadership roles in multiple venture capital firms and his specialization in investing in innovative sectors like AI and blockchain technologies. He has a strong track record in fund management, fundraising, and strategic planning, making him a valuable asset in the investment industry.

Work Experience 

  • Venture Partner

    2023 - Current

    Blockchain Builders Fund comprises Stanford Blockchain Community Leaders and Lecturers, working closely with technical students, and alumni, to help inspire, build, and invest in technology and applications driving widespread blockchain adoption. Our leadership founded the Stanford Blockchain Accelerator sba.sites.stanford.edu, Stanford's BASS conference series bass.sites.stanford.edu, and teaches Web3 Entrepreneurship in the Stanford School of Engineering.

Blockchain Builders Fund encourages, develops, and invests in technologies and applications that promote mainstream blockchain use.

  • Managing Partner

    2016

    Carbyne Capital was a leading CryptoCurrency Mining Management Company in the United States. Today the company focuses on blockchain and other emerging technology investments.

  • Managing Partner

    2018 - 2022

    Early stage 20MM AUM blockchain fund investing in pioneering products and services across the value chain. 1 Unicorn 2 100m+ portfolio companies.

  • Managing Partner

    2012 - 2017

    Luxury Residential Real Estate Private Equity Firm with residential assets in New York, Miami and Chicago.

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