Jim Breyer

Jim Breyer is a prominent venture capitalist and investor who has been serving as a Board Member at The Blackstone Group since April 2016.134 Here are some key details about Jim Breyer:

Professional Background

• Founder and CEO of Breyer Capital, a global venture capital firm based in Austin, TX and Menlo Park, CA25
• Former Partner at Accel Partners from 1990 to 2016, serving as Managing Partner from 1995 to 20114
• Co-founder of Accel-KKR in 20003

Notable Investments and Board Positions

• Early investor in over 40 technology companies, including Facebook, where he served on the board from 2005 to 201334
• Board member of several high-profile companies, including:
  • 21st Century Fox (2013-2019)
  • Dell (2009-2013)
  • Walmart (2001-2013)
  • Etsy (2008-2016)
  • Marvel Entertainment (2006-2009)34

Education

• Bachelor's Science Degree in Economics, Computer Science, and Renaissance Art and History from Stanford University (1979-1983)
• MBA from Harvard Business School (1985-1987), where he was a Baker Scholar3

Current Focus

Jim Breyer has developed a deep interest in artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and computation-driven healthcare and life sciences.5 At Blackstone, he has been instrumental in initiating the company's Life Sciences Funds and Technology Growth Funds.5

Other Affiliations

• Fellow Emeritus of Harvard Corporation
• Member of various advisory boards at Stanford University, Harvard University, and Tsinghua University
• Trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the American Film Institute25

Jim Breyer's extensive experience in venture capital, technology investments, and corporate governance makes him a valuable asset to Blackstone's board of directors.