Vice President Vance has expressed his approval following the announcement that Andreessen Horowitz, a well-known venture capital firm, has hired Daniel Penny. Penny, a Marine veteran, was acquitted just two months ago of a negligent homicide charge in New York City.

 

“Incredible news,” Vance wrote in a post on X, reacting to the report, which was initially published by Bari Weiss’s The Free Press. Penny, who had previously studied architecture, was found not guilty in December 2024 by a jury on a criminally negligent homicide charge. The case stemmed from an incident in May 2023, in which Penny placed 30-year-old Jordan Neely, a homeless man who had been shouting at passengers on a New York subway, in a chokehold for several minutes. Originally charged with manslaughter, Penny’s trial ended in an acquittal.

 

Speaking after the verdict, Penny told Fox Nation host Jeanine Pirro that he had acted out of fear for his safety and that of others. “He was just threatening to kill people. He was threatening to go to jail forever, go to jail for the rest of his life,” Penny said in the December interview. “And now, where I’m on the ground with him, I’m on my back in a very vulnerable position if I would have just let go.”

 

The high-profile case captured significant media attention and became a divisive topic in New York City and beyond. David Ulevitch, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, addressed Penny’s actions in an internal memo announcing the hire. According to The Free Press, Ulevitch acknowledged Penny’s controversial past but emphasized the firm’s broader perspective on individuals. “I believe, as I know many of you do, that Daniel acted with courage in a tough situation,” Ulevitch reportedly wrote. “He was acquitted of all charges. Beyond that, it has always been our policy to evaluate the entire person and not judge them for the worst moment in their entire life.” He went on to state, “We believe in Daniel and are excited to have him as part of our team.”

 

Penny has joined the firm’s “American Dynamism” team, which the company describes as a network of civic-minded entrepreneurs tackling America’s biggest challenges. The firm’s website lists Penny as a “Deal Partner” on the team.

 

In his memo, Ulevitch elaborated on Penny’s role at the firm, stating that he would “learn the business of investing” and support portfolio companies. He also suggested that Penny’s experience and background could help foster relationships with the Department of Defense and the public safety sector, The Free Press reported.

 

Based on a report by The Hill 2025-02-07

 

 

 

Is he a DEI hire? 

36 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Is he a DEI hire? 

 

Obviously not, he's a white male ...
a member of the white supremacy oppressors and the male patriarchy

Best of luck to him.

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

Vice President Vance has expressed his approval

Who let Vance out of the Cone of Silence?

Thanks for reminding me Vance still exists.

The USA is turning into a real banana republic, but they only grow rotten oranges.  It was corrupt to its core and more so under the this criminalenterprise of an administration

2 hours ago, issan101 said:

The USA is turning into a real banana republic, but they only grow rotten oranges.  It was corrupt to its core and more so under the this criminalenterprise of an administration

 

It's shaping up to be a lot worse than that. There will be much much grief. Everywhere. Beginning with the kids in Africa who aren't getting their malaria shots now. But hey, we all know vaxes cause autism eh?

 

Even Google and Amazon now kowtowing just like the Russian oligarchs before Putin. Anticipatory obedience at the highest levels. AKA groveling. Couldn't happen here could it? We're all freedom fighters eh? Home of the brave eh? Don't make me laugh. Or puke.

 

Well it's happening right in front of your eyes. 

3 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Thanks for reminding me Vance still exists.

 

Would you like to be notified of his next bowl movement too ? 

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

 

Would you like to be notified of his next bowl movement too ? 

I’m not sure what brought that particular thought to your mind, but it doesn’t seem to be anything healthy.

1 hour ago, BusyB said:

 

It's shaping up to be a lot worse than that. There will be much much grief. Everywhere. Beginning with the kids in Africa who aren't getting their malaria shots now. But hey, we all know vaxes cause autism eh?

 

Even Google and Amazon now kowtowing just like the Russian oligarchs before Putin. Anticipatory obedience at the highest levels. AKA groveling. Couldn't happen here could it? We're all freedom fighters eh? Home of the brave eh? Don't make me laugh. Or puke.

 

Well it's happening right in front of your eyes. 

Moreover, Project 2025 is now in play.

 

You’ll recall the pre-election denials.

 

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I’m not sure what brought that particular thought to your mind, but it doesn’t seem to be anything healthy.

 

It's a metaphor on your comments. Didn't expect you to get it. That requires free thinking.

4 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I’m not sure what brought that particular thought to your mind, but it doesn’t seem to be anything healthy.

 

And healthy ? 

 

So you a guy who follows American politics bigly needed to be reminded thah vance still exists. Even after you have made dozens of comments about him on this forum.

 

Talk about healthy. Woah.

 

 

4 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

It's a metaphor on your comments. Didn't expect you to get it. That requires free thinking.

Says parrot.

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Says parrot.

 

Hahaha feeble.

7 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

Hahaha feeble.

 

Yeah, "I know what you are but what am I" level intellect.