Michael Blau

Michael is an Engineering Partner for a16z crypto, collaborating with portfolio companies and the research team to develop new protocols, simulations, and tools to help invest in the web3 ecosystem.

Prior to joining a16z crypto, Michael was an analyst in BlackRock’s Portfolio Analytics Group. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington University in St. Louis with a finance and computer science degree. 

Michael is an NFT creator under the alias x0r and a magician with experience working for David Blaine and performing at The World Famous Magic Castle in LA