venture capitalist

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As a venture capitalist, he disliked revenue, too.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Her biggest deal to date: a $51 million land acquisition closed alongside venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya, positioned among high-profile neighbors that include Bill Gates, Toll Brothers, and the Howard Hughes Corp.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

He was nearly wiped out but got back on his financial footing when a venture capitalist asked him in 1986 to be chairman of the board, with stock options, of a new company called Magellan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Sam Alexander, a venture capitalist and frequent traveler, said he recently booked flights for all of the trips he planned to take this year out of concern that rising gas prices would drive up airfares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

De Soto was a novel figure: half warrior, half venture capitalist.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann