Chamath Palihapitiya

Founded Social Capital as an organization that makes bets on potentially transformational ideas, technology, and people across diverse markets including energy transition, space, healthcare and consumer sectors.

Led investments in enterprise software and financial technology startups including Yammer, SecondMarket, Slack, Swarm, Groq, and Box, focusing on companies that drive meaningful societal impact.

Led the development and launch of new platforms that drove Facebook's global growth during its critical expansion phase, establishing key infrastructure for user engagement and monetization.

Gained early venture capital experience at The Mayfield Fund, developing investment expertise and deal sourcing capabilities that would later inform his approach at Social Capital.

Managed product development initiatives at AOL during the early internet era, gaining experience in large-scale consumer technology platforms and digital media strategies.

Graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, building technical foundation that would later inform his technology investment strategies and product development expertise.