Roger McNamee

Roger McNamee is a well-known author, speaker, investor, and businessperson. His career spans more than 30 years in the tech and finance industries, including 10 years as a partner at the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins.

McNamee is the author and co-author of several books, including The New Normal: Investing in the Age of Irrational Exuberance and the international bestseller, The Talent War: How Great Companies Fight to Win. He also publishes a regular column in Forbes magazine.

McNamee grew up in Washington State and attended Harvard University, where he obtained his bachelor's degree in history. After graduating from Harvard, he began his career at a San Francisco-based venture capital firm, where he acquired significant expertise in innovative startups and emerging technology. In 2000, he joined Kleiner Perkins and soon became one of the most influential financial advisors in Silicon Valley. During his 10 years at Kleiner Perkins, McNamee developed a thorough knowledge of the venture capital business, provding guidance to the firm's portfolio companies, advising the partner on investments, and helping to build successful companies.

In addition to his venture capital career, McNamee is a successful author and speaker. He is the author of two best-selling books, The New Normal: Investing in the Age of Irrational Exuberance and The Talent War: How Great Companies Fight to Win. In The New Normal, McNamee shares his decades of experience in venture capital, offering valuable insights on how investors can avoid the potential pitfalls of the rapidly changing technology marketplace. In The Talent War, McNamee speaks to business leaders on how to hire and retain the best talent, build a positive company culture, and drive overall success. He is also a regularly featured speaker at business and technology conferences.

Aside from his writing and speaking, McNamee is also an active investor. In 2014, he launched his own investment firm, Elevation Partners, which is focused on making investments in media, entertainment and technology businesses. Elevation Partners aims to help emerging companies reach their growth potential, by offering both financial and strategic capital.

McNamee has also been an active philanthropist. He currently serves on the boards of a number of charitable organizations, including the Knightswood Foundation and the Children's Medical Center in San Francisco. He also founded and ran the Moonview Sanctuary, an animal welfare group in Northern California.

Roger McNamee is a highly successful author, speaker, investor, and businessperson. His books and speaking engagements are full of valuable insights, offering a unique perspective on the venture capital industry and how investors and business leaders can best navigate the increasingly complex and rapidly changing technology marketplace. He's also an active philanthropist and remains a highly respected figure in the tech world.