Kofi Ampadu, the partner at a16z who led the firm's Talent x Opportunity (TxO) fund and program, has left the firm.

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Kofi Ampadu, who led Andreessen Horowitz's Talent x Opportunity (TxO) program supporting underserved founders, has departed the firm. His exit follows the November 2025 pause of TxO and staff layoffs. The program, which launched in 2020, provided access to tech networks and investment capital through a donor-advised fund structure. The pause aligns with broader tech industry shifts away from DEI commitments. Ampadu's departure likely marks the end of the TxO initiative, with its last cohort running in March 2025.

a16z partner Kofi Ampadu to leave firm after TxO program pause

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