Chaz Flexman
CEO at Starday Foods | Prev. Pattern, a16z
About
Chaz Flexman is a dynamic and accomplished leader in the F&B and tech industries, currently serving as the CEO and Co-founder of Starday Foods since May 2020. Located in the New York City Metropolitan Area, Flexman is focused on building a forward-thinking F&B conglomerate utilizing a customer-centric, data-driven approach. Prior to this, he was a part of the founding team at Pattern Brands, where he served for nearly three years. Earlier in his career, Flexman held a pivotal role as Vice President at PCH International, where he led strategic partnerships and corporate development in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was the General Manager at Wink, Inc., where he demonstrated exceptional leadership by scaling Wink to become the largest DIY smart home platform on the market. Flexman began his professional journey at Andreessen Horowitz, where he took on various roles and responsibilities, greatly contributing to the firm's growth from a team of 20 to over 100. Throughout his career, Flexman has been recognized for his strategic insights, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to innovation.
Experience
CEO & Co-founder at Starday Foods
Building the next great F&B conglomerate using a customer focused, data centric approach.
Co-founder at Pattern Brands
We’re on a mission to help you find more enjoyment in the everyday, starting at home. In 2019, we announced that after a decade of running Gin Lane, we were hanging up our agency hats to build a family of brands with the shared mission of enjoying daily life.
Partner at a16z
During my time at a16z I held every hat possible at a venture fund. From participation in advisory board meetings and working with our portfolio companies, to developing/leading the investment process for the Firm and driving the engagement of its operating platform. Joined when a16z was ~20 individuals and it grew to 100+ by the time I left.
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Stefano G
Chaz was very insightful and eager to help. I would definitely recommend him to any CPG founder looking to grow.