| Who is it? | General Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers |
| Birth Day | June 29, 1951 |
| Birth Place | Woodside, California, United States |
| Age | 72 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Alma mater | Rice University (B.S. & Master of Electrical Engineering|M.EE) Harvard Business School (M.B.A.) |
| Occupation | Venture capitalist |
| Employer | Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Howland Doerr |
| Children | Mary Doerr, Esther Doerr |
John Doerr, a prominent figure in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth of $8.8 billion by the year 2024. Well-known for his role as General Partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Doerr has made a significant impact in the business world. His wealth is a testament to his successful ventures and investments in various industries. With his extensive experience and expertise, Doerr has become a respected figure in the entrepreneurial community, shaping the landscape of technology and innovation.
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Doerr joined Intel Corporation in 1974 just as the firm was developing the 8080 8-bit microprocessor. He eventually became one of Intel's most successful salespeople. He also holds several patents for memory devices.
He joined Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers in 1980, and since then has directed venture capital funding to some of the most successful Technology companies in the world including Compaq, Netscape, Symantec, Sun Microsystems, drugstore.com, Amazon.com, Intuit, Macromedia, and Google.
In 1997, Doerr was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Rice University for his accomplishments in Business.
In 2008 he announced with Steve Jobs the Kleiner Perkins $100 million iFund, declaring the iPhone "more important than the personal computer" because "it knows who you are" and "where you are." In April 2010, he along with other iFund members announced an increase in iFund's value by another $100 million, making iFund the worlds biggest investment pool in the cell phone application industry.
In 2009, Doerr was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
In 2010, Doerr was inducted into the California Hall of Fame.
Doerr mentored Ellen Pao when she first joined Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Before changing his mind in 2012, he was known for challenging those who gave her negative performance reviews.
In April 2013, a lobbying group called FWD.us (aimed at lobbying for immigration reform and improvements to education) was launched, with John Doerr listed as one of the founders. Doerr is a supporter of the Democratic Party and has hosted fundraisers for them on several occasions.
Doerr has backed some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, including Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Eric Schmidt of Google; Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com; and Scott Cook and Bill Campbell of Intuit.
