Mike Lempres
Mike Lempres is an Investment Partner and Investment Committee Member at Valley Capital Partners, supporting portfolio companies with corporate governance, post-investment support and guidance, and growth strategy
" As a former partner and EIR at Andreesen Horowitz and Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, I have seen firsthand the complexities that arise at scale with technology innovation of navigating regulatory environments. Our companies should know they can always lean on our team to help them build great companies on the right foundation for growth "
Mike Lempres brings a wealth of experience to Valley Capital Partners, both on the investment and operational fronts. Mike has deep experience in heavily regulated industries, particularly blockchain and financial services companies. Board member of public and private companies. Advise numerous successful startups. Former Executive in Residence at Andreessen Horowitz; and former Chief Legal & Risk Officer at Coinbase leading through successful hyper growth period. Knowledge of government and regulatory issues demonstrated by appointment by three U.S. Presidents and close work on a daily basis with two U.S. Attorneys General.
Elected member of Atherton City Council; Mayor (2016-17).
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