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Anne Brandes

Anne Brandes

Founder of Conway, President at Prod, Harvard CS & Philosophy Concentrator

San Francisco, California
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Joined March 2025
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Summary

Anne Brandes is a driven entrepreneur, currently leading Conway, her own venture focused on data exploration. Her entrepreneurial spirit is also evident in her role as co-founder of HackHer House, an initiative designed to foster a supportive environment for women in tech startups in the San Francisco Bay Area. annebrandes+1
With a background spanning venture capital, non-profit leadership, and journalism, Anne brings a diverse skill set to her work. She has contributed to investing at Andreessen Horowitz, served as President and Board Member at the non-profit accelerator Prod, and gained experience in investigative journalism with POLITICO and The Harvard Crimson. annebrandes+2
Academically, Anne is a Harvard University concentrator in Computer Science and Philosophy, demonstrating a strong interdisciplinary approach. Her intellectual curiosity extends to research, as evidenced by her co-authorship on a paper discussing advances in Zero Knowledge Proofs during her time with a16z. annebrandes+1
As a former Editor-in-Chief of The Exonian at Phillips Exeter Academy, Anne showcased early leadership and a commitment to journalistic integrity. She initiated a notable project investigating the newspaper's historical coverage of racism and explored the ethics of reporting through her studies in religion and epistemology. exeter+1

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Writing

Decentralized Speed: Advances in Zero Knowledge Proofs

April 1, 2022

A research contribution co-authored during her time with Andreessen Horowitz, detailing technological advancements in zero-knowledge proofs and their applications.

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Revisiting Conway's Law

An article exploring the motivations behind Conway, her current company, and implications of Conway's Law in modern contexts.

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Harvard Crimson articles

Authored various articles as a Staff Writer for The Harvard Crimson, covering topics related to the university and broader news.

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The Exonian articles

Authored and co-authored numerous articles for The Exonian, the student newspaper at Phillips Exeter Academy, including investigative pieces on sexual assault and discussions on identity.

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