Martin Casado is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz who transformed the networking industry as founder and CTO of Nicira Networks before its acquisition by VMware. With a PhD from Stanford, Casado pioneered software-defined networking and created NOX, an influential open-source controller implemented across research and production environments. His rare combination of technical expertise, academic credentials, and business acumen has established him as a respected venture capital leader who identifies and nurtures breakthrough technologies in enterprise infrastructure. Colleagues praise his ability to elevate those around him while bringing strategic vision to complex technological challenges.
