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Chamath PalihapitiyaChamath Palihapitiya

Chamath Palihapitiya

Founder & CEO / Social Capital / Chairman / Virgin Galactic / All-In Podcast Host

Chamath Palihapitiya is the founder and CEO of Social Capital, a venture capital firm focused on transformational technology investments. He previously served as Vice President at Facebook where he led global growth initiatives, and is currently chairman of Virgin Galactic and co-host of the popular All-In podcast with fellow tech investors.

Bachelor's, University of Waterloo
United States
LinkedInLinkedIn500K+
Venture CapitalTechnologyInvestmentBusiness
$213M
Virgin Galactic Sale
50+
Portfolio Companies
6
Years at Facebook
$1B+
Investment Focus
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Work Experience

Social CapitalSocial Capital
Social Capital

Founder & CEO

2011 - Present
Investment Strategy
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.
Portfolio Management
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.
SPAC Leadership
Became known as a 'SPAC King' for championing high-profile special-purpose acquisition company deals, including bringing Virgin Galactic public through innovative financial structures.
FacebookFacebook
Facebook

Vice President

2007 - 2011
Platform Development
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.
Executive Leadership
Served as an early member of Facebook's senior executive team, providing strategic direction during the company's transformation from startup to global social media platform.
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The Mayfield Fund

Principal

2005 - 2007
Venture Capital
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.
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AOL

Senior Product Manager

2000 - 2005
Product Development
Managed product development initiatives at AOL during the early internet era, gaining experience in large-scale consumer technology platforms and digital media strategies.

Education

University of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo
University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Applied Science

1994 - 1999
Electrical Engineering
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.
Academic Excellence
Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills through rigorous engineering curriculum, establishing the quantitative mindset that characterizes his approach to venture capital and business strategy.

Core Expertise

Venture Capital

Founder and CEO of Social Capital, leading transformational investments across technology, healthcare, and consumer markets

SPAC Pioneer

Known as 'SPAC King' for innovative special-purpose acquisition company deals, including Virgin Galactic public listing

Technology Leadership

Former Facebook VP who led platform development and global growth initiatives during critical expansion phase

Media Personality

Co-host of popular All-In Podcast covering economics, technology, politics, and business with industry veterans

Investment Portfolio & Business Interests

Comprehensive overview of Chamath Palihapitiya's investment activities, board positions, and business ventures across technology, space, and media sectors.

Technology Investments
SlackBoxYammerSecondMarketSwarm
Space & Transportation
Virgin GalacticFormer ChairmanSpace TourismCommercial SpaceSPAC Deals

Notable Achievements & Milestones

Achievement
Organization
Year
Impact
Founded Social Capital
Social Capital
2011
Created $1.2B+ investment fund
Launched All-In Podcast
Independent Media
2020
2.3M+ listeners, top business podcast
Virgin Galactic SPAC
Virgin Galactic
2019
First space tourism public company
Facebook VP Growth
Facebook
2007-2011
Drove global platform expansion
Box IPO Success
Box Inc.
2015
$2.7B market cap at IPO
Slack Investment
Slack Technologies
2012
$27.7B Salesforce acquisition

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