Andrew Hancox, Director

Andrew Hancox is a seasoned operating executive and investor with a strong entrepreneurial background, specializing in strategy, operations, and finance. As the Founder and Managing Member of Block 8 Ventures, he has successfully invested in over 25 blockchain projects and provided strategic consulting to high-growth companies. Previously, he co-founded Katapult (NASDAQ:KPLTW) and served as COO, raising over $250M in capital and expanding the team to 100+ members. Andrew’s experience includes a role as an analyst at Permian Investment Partners, where he evaluated and recommended equity investments, and as the Co-Founder and CEO of Anderson Audio Visual, growing the company to $40M in sales. His educational background includes studies in Law and Mathematics from Victoria University (New Zealand) and a Private Equity and Investment Banking Program from the Institute of Banking and Finance (New York). Andrew is also a lead mentor at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator and Parallel 18, an accomplished skier, marathon runner, and avid traveler, having visited 107 countries.