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Chase Roberts

Chase Roberts

Building companies, investing in innovation, AI/software enthusiast

San Francisco, California
Joined August 2025

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Summary

Chase Roberts is a seasoned venture capitalist and operator with a deep focus on B2B startups and the evolving landscape of AI and software. He has served as a Principal at Vertex Ventures US, investing in early-stage companies, and is currently an AI Ops Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. His investment and operational experience spans across various companies as an Investor and Board Observer. a16z+2
With a strong background in sales and strategic partnerships, honed at companies like Box and Segment, Chase possesses a unique understanding of how to build and scale B2B software companies. He actively writes about sales strategies, product-market fit, and the importance of effective marketing content for founders. medium+1
Chase has a passion for building from the ground up, transitioning from finance to tech operations and venture capital. He notably joined Northflank as COO after being an investor, driven by the vision of a 'software manufacturing revolution' and enabling developers to deploy without infrastructure hurdles. His career path demonstrates a continuous drive to understand and contribute to technological innovation. medium+1
He is an active thought leader, regularly publishing articles on Medium covering topics like enterprise software, AI's impact, Kubernetes deployment, and fundraising advice for startups. His writings demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the tech ecosystem and a desire to share knowledge with the founder community. medium+2

Work

Education

Writing

Chamath is wrong: AI wonโ€™t kill enterprise software

February 1, 2025

A response to speculation that AI will replace enterprise software, arguing for the continued value of internal iteration and built-in support.

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Softwareโ€™s Manufacturing Revolution: Why Iโ€™m Joining Northflank

November 1, 2024

Discusses his reasons for joining Northflank as COO, highlighting the need for developers to deploy software efficiently without infrastructure challenges.

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Helping founders master sales, with Evisort CEO Jerry Ting

June 1, 2024

Shares tips for founders on sales and venture fundraising, based on an interview with Jerry Ting, CEO of Evisort.

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Fixing Kubernetes App Deployment Solves โ€˜Day 2' Problems

May 1, 2024

Discusses solutions for streamlining Kubernetes operations and deployment.

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Data Council 2024: The future data stack is composable, and other hot takes

April 1, 2024

A synopsis prepared for the Vertex Ventures investment team, summarizing key takeaways from the Data Council conference.

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Three types of marketing content every founder needs

February 1, 2024

Advises technical startup founders on developing effective content strategies to aid sales and marketing.

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An interview with a researcher behind MemGPT, the system enabling AI companions to have infiniteโ€ฆ

January 1, 2024

Interviews Charles Packer of UC Berkeley, coauthor of the MemGPT paper, on advancements in AI conversational memory.

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Fundraising for Founders, from a CEO who raised $155M

January 1, 2024

Offers fundraising tips for startup founders, based on insights from Evisort CEO Jerry Ting.

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Chase Roberts of Vertex Ventures US: How To Be Great At Sales Without Seeming Salesey

June 1, 2020

An interview where he shares insights on effective sales strategies, product-problem alignment, and lead generation, drawing from his experience at Box and in venture capital.

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How to raise a seed round

A guide for founders on demystifying the seed-round process, covering topics like funding amounts, valuation, and investor expectations, written from his experience as both an investor and operator.

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