Madison Faulkner

Madison Faulkner is a Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), based in Menlo Park, California, where she focuses on early-stage venture investments in the technology sector, specifically targeting data, infrastructure, developer tools, and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML). At NEA, she plays a leading role on the Technology Investing Team, serves as a board director for Foresight Data, and acts as a board observer for companies such as Datafold, Backflip, and Metabase.

Faulkner’s notable career background includes her previous roles as Vice President at Costanoa Ventures, where she worked with AI-driven startups including Delphina AI and Mindtrip AI, Head of Data Science and Machine Learning at Thrasio, and Head of Data Science at Greycroft. She also held key data science positions at Facebook, focusing on ad auction systems and deep learning with the Facebook AI Research (FAIR) team.

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Recognized for her deep technical expertise and operational experience, Madison is known for her empathetic approach to technical founders and her commitment to advancing market expansion and innovation in AI. Her investment practice is grounded in hands-on experience building and deploying complex AI solutions, making her a valued leader in early-stage tech venture capital.