Anthony Kline

Anthony Kline is a seasoned investor and builder with a career focused on the intersection of talent and venture capital. He has played pivotal roles in scaling high-growth technology companies and now applies this expertise as a Partner at The General Partnership and Sweat Equity Ventures. His investment philosophy emphasizes the importance of experienced founders and world-class storytelling in entrepreneurship. thegp+2

Kline has extensive experience in talent acquisition and M&A, having built and scaled recruiting functions at AppDirect (from a few dozen to 600+ employees) and Stripe (from 200 to 2000+ employees). He focused on recruiting leaders and building systems for scale in complex, hyper-growth environments, contributing to Stripe's rigorous and high-performance culture. thegp+2

He is a co-founder of the Xtripe Syndicate, an alumni investment group for former Stripe employees, and has written about the importance of community in such syndicates. He also co-founded Garage.XYZ, an NFT project focused on building a community-owned racing franchise, showcasing his interest in combining technology, community, and unique ventures. thegp+1