Chamath Palihapitiya

Venture capitalist and advocate for democratizing technology and finance.

Profile

Chamath Palihapitiya is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian-American venture capitalist and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Social Capital, a venture capital firm focused on technology startups in healthcare, financial services, and education. Previously, he served as a senior executive at Facebook from 2007 to 2011, where he played a significant role in the company's growth. Palihapitiya is known for his investments through Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), including taking Virgin Galactic public in 2019. He is also a co-host of the business and technology podcast "All-In."

Areas of Impact

• Venture capital and startup investments
• Advocacy for democratizing access to technology and finance
• Promotion of SPACs as alternative investment vehicles
• Public discourse on technology's role in society

Selected Works & Initiatives

• Social Capital: Founder and CEO of the venture capital firm investing in transformative technology companies.
• SPAC Investments: Instrumental in taking companies like Virgin Galactic public through SPACs.
• All-In Podcast: Co-host of a podcast discussing business, technology, and current events.

Notable Quotes

"We need to move from a world where people are just consumers to one where they are creators."
"The best way to become a billionaire is to help a billion people."