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A veteran investor in Silicon valley, Conway had previously launched Start Fund in 2011 to focus on funding Y Combinator startups. Conway The former CEO of Perso... Read More Angel investor and philanthropist Ron Conway makes another appearance on the Midas List through his portfolio as founder and co-managing partner of SV Angel. Conway takes an early stage approach to investing that has seen him gain positions in many leading companies such as Airbnb, GitHub, Poshmark and Zenefits. Some call that method -- which includes a large number of deals at relatively lower ownership -- a "spray and pray" approach. A veteran investor in Silicon valley, Conway had previously launched Start Fund in 2011 to focus on funding Y Combinator startups. Conway The former CEO of Personal Training Systems (acquired by SmartForce/SkillSoft) also led Altos Computer Systems to an IPO in 1982. Read Less FORBES LISTS #81 The Midas List: Top Tech Investors (2018)Dropped off in 2019 Personal Stats Age72Notable DealAirbnbResidenceSan Francisco, CaliforniaCitizenshipUnited StatesMarital StatusMarriedChildren3EducationBachelor of Arts/Science, San Jose State University Related People & Companies Neil Shen Related by industry: Finance and Investments View Profile Michael Platt Related by industry: Finance and Investments View Profile San Jose State University Attended the school View Profile Jim Simons Related by industry: Finance and Investments View Profile Ray Dalio Related by industry: Finance and Investments View Profile California Resides in California View Profile See MoreSee Less MORE ON FORBES May 27, 2023 ELON MUSK AND RON DESANTIS PROVE THAT TWITTER SPACES IS KIND OF A JOKE Imagine a product where the only way to make it work is if you limit how many people can use it. ByJohn BrandonContributor May 26, 2023 EMIRATES AIRLINES UNVEILS FIRST-CLASS SPIN ON NEW PREMIUM ECONOMY Emirates Airlines has created a new premium economy class of service with first and business class touches, a category so impressive that it stretches the definition o... ByPaula ConwayContributor May 25, 2023 TWITTER’S DISASTROUS RON DESANTIS SPACE LAUNCHES A BARRAGE OF MEMES #DeSaster trended on Twitter after Ron DeSantis suffered a major humiliation on Twitter Spaces, inspiring many memes. ByDani Di PlacidoSenior Contributor May 25, 2023 ‘SUCCESSION’ STAR J. SMITH-CAMERON REVEALS WHAT SHE WILL MISS ABOUT THE HBO SERIES After playing Gerri Kellman for four seasons, J. Smith-Cameron reflects on working with her co-stars and reveals which real world leader inspired her character's style. ByJeff ConwaySenior Contributor May 25, 2023 RON DEL BARRILITO AUTOBIOGRAFIA IS DORADO BEACH’S 27-YEAR PROPRIETARY RUM Dorado Beach is the only hotel in which Puerto Rico's oldest operating rum brand, Ron del Barrilito, has a partnership. ByJillian DaraContributor May 22, 2023 ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ REVIEW: HALLE BAILEY ENCHANTS IN THE NEW LIVE-ACTION DISNEY FILM Halle Bailey's skillful vocal range shines through when performing beloved songs like "Part of Your World" during this enjoyable, modern storytelling of a Disney classic. ByJeff ConwaySenior Contributor May 22, 2023 ‘SUCCESSION’ STAR ALAN RUCK GIVES HINTS ABOUT THE SERIES FINALE: ‘IT IS VERY SATISFYING’ The longtime actor opens up about saying goodbye to the HBO series, his thoughts about his co-stars and what viewers should expect in the upcoming series finale. ByJeff ConwaySenior Contributor May 19, 2023 TRUMP AD CLAIMS DESANTIS WANTS TO RAISE TAXES: ‘RON DESALESTAX’ The Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. political action committee accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of wanting to raise federal taxes, dubbing him “Ron DeSalesTax” in a new ad Friday that references his support for the Fair Tax Act during his time in Congress. WATCH May 19, 2023 TRUMP AD CLAIMS DESANTIS WANTS TO RAISE TAXES: ‘RON DESALESTAX’ The Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. political action committee accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of wanting to raise federal taxes, dubbing him “Ron DeSalesTax” in a new ad. BySara DornForbes Staff May 11, 2023 DISNEY’S BOB IGER TO RON DESANTIS: ‘DOES THE STATE WANT US TO INVEST MORE... OR NOT?’ Disney chief Bob Iger signaled his company may reconsider its planned investments in Florida as its ongoing feud with the state’s Governor Ron DeSantis and his officials continues to escalate. BySiladitya RayForbes Staff May 9, 2023 ARRESTED SUCCESSION PARODY ON YOUTUBE FEATURES 'NARRATION' BY AI-GENERATED RON HOWARD It was just last month that AI was used to simulate singers Drake and The Weeknd to create the song "Heart on My Sleeve." ByPeter SuciuContributor Apr 30, 2023 ROLE REVERSAL: NHRA’S RON CAPPS TAKES A STOCK CAR JOY RIDE, WITH UNLIKELY OUTCOME Ron Capps is a good sport as well as a great Funny Car racer. We took him for a few hot laps at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a stock car, with some, um, interesting results. ByJim ClashContributor Apr 30, 2023 TO FEED HIS RAVENOUS FLOCK, RON DESANTIS IGNORES THE REAL PROBLEM WITH THE FED Advisers to the Florida governor would be wise to remind him that he’s actually smart about policy, and that he should lean into those smarts. ByJohn TamnyContributor Apr 26, 2023 DISNEY SUES FLORIDA GOV. RON DESANTIS OVER CONTROL OF SPECIAL DISTRICT, ALLEGING RETALIATION After months of public back and forth, the fight between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company is now headed to court. ByKelly Phillips ErbForbes Staff Apr 14, 2023 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS FIRE RON HEXTALL, BRIAN BURKE AFTER PLAYOFF MISS After missing the playoffs for the first time in 17 years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have begun the search for a new management team after parting ways on Friday with GM Ron Hextall, team president Brian Burke and assistant GM Chris Pryor. ByCarol SchramSenior Contributor Apr 13, 2022 IN SLAUSON & CO., GOOGLE INVESTOR RON CONWAY IS BETTING ON MORE THAN MONEY Ron Conway, invested in Google, Facebook, Door Dash, Airbnb and Square. Now he's backing a high-profile Black-led VC firm. ByElizabeth MacBrideSenior Contributor More Articles Video Player is loading. 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