Arielle Zuckerberg Revealed Secret DJ Career
The venture capitalist has been performing electronic sets since 2018 under the name Ellen Ride.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Dance and Electronic
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Arielle Zuckerberg, a 37-year-old general partner at Long Journey Ventures, has been moonlighted as a techno and electronic DJ for years. Her secret musical career gained public attention this month after a video of her performing during San Francisco Tech Week appeared online.
Why it matters
The disclosure offers a rare glimpse into the off-hours of Bay Area tech figures, highlighting the intersection between local venture capital culture and the citys electronic music scene.
Zuckerberg has been active as a DJ for eight years, starting her career in 2018 long after graduating from Claremont McKenna College in 2011. It remains unknown how many private sets the duo has performed locally beyond the viral Tech Week footage.
The players
Arielle Zuckerberg
She is a 37-year-old general partner at Long Journey Ventures and half of the DJ duo Ellen Ride.
Ellen Ride
This is the techno and electronic music duo featuring Arielle Zuckerberg that hosts music on SoundCloud.
The details
Zuckerberg performs as part of an electronic duo called Ellen Ride, which releases music via SoundCloud. She formally revealed her work in the music industry in October 2026, shifting focus from her primary role at Long Journey Ventures. Local fans of the duo can track upcoming tracks or releases through their official channel on the platform.
Timeline
2011: Arielle Zuckerberg graduated from Claremont McKenna College.
2018: Arielle Zuckerberg began working as a DJ.
2019: Arielle Zuckerberg was named to Forbes 30 under 30.
October 2026: Arielle Zuckerberg revealed her secret DJ career.
Across the Bay
Zuckerberg's career shift follows the established pattern of Bay Area venture capitalists pursuing creative moonlighting in the local arts scene. This disclosure marks the latest instance of a prominent tech investor balancing institutional finance with underground electronic performance.
Residents interested in the local electronic scene can follow Ellen Ride on SoundCloud to monitor new music releases. Keep an eye on local tech event calendars for any future surprise sets from the duo.
The takeaway
Zuckerberg's revelation shows how common dual-career paths have become among local investors. Listeners can monitor her duo's SoundCloud page for new electronic sets as they are published.
Further reading
You can find more coverage on the local scene at San Francisco Dance and Electronic.
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