
Adam Jackson
Serial Entrepreneur, Founder, Investor, Podcast Host, AI Inventor
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San Francisco, CA, USA
Joined June 2025
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Adam Jackson is a highly experienced serial entrepreneur, having founded four venture-backed companies and an asset management firm over his career. His ventures include MarketSquare.com (acquired by Intuit), DriverSide.com (acquired by Advance Auto Parts), Doctor On Demand (a video telemedicine provider), and Braintrust (a user-controlled talent network built on Web3 principles). This consistent pattern demonstrates his ability to conceptualize, launch, and scale successful technology businesses across diverse sectors. cfc-stmoritz+2
He is a prominent figure in the Web3 space, co-founding Braintrust as a user-owned marketplace that aims to invert traditional marketplace economics by allowing talent to retain 100% of their earnings and providing control to its participants via a blockchain token. His involvement extends to co-founding Cambrian Asset Management, a blockchain asset management company, and actively discussing the implications of Web3, AI, and crypto on his podcast. usebraintrust+4
Adam is an active angel investor with investments in hundreds of tech startups and serves as a Limited Partner (LP) in multiple funds. This extensive investment activity, combined with his entrepreneurial background, highlights his deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and his dedication to fostering new ventures. He often seeks "Asymmetric Returns" in his investments, indicating a strategic approach to high-growth opportunities. justgogrind+2
His professional journey showcases a consistent focus on creating and investing in open, equitable marketplaces that leverage technology to enhance connections and collaboration, minimizing friction and conventional costs. This philosophy is evident from his early e-commerce ventures to his current Web3 initiatives, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to innovative marketplace models. cfc-stmoritz+2
Adam is also a podcast host, using "The Adam Jackson Show" as a platform to share his professional insights, entrepreneurial lessons, and perspectives on emerging technologies. This demonstrates his commitment to thought leadership and sharing his vast experience with a wider audience, including fellow founders and professionals. spotify
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Adam enjoys winemaking and owns Asymmetric Vineyards, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon producer. asymmetricvineyards
He is passionate about technology and investing, actively angel investing in hundreds of tech startups and serving as an LP in various funds. spotify+1
Adam has a self-deprecating sense of humor, admitting he is "awful at golf." asymmetricvineyards
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Mar 24, 2026
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