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Pierre Omidyar

Investor

Founding Partner at Omidyar Network

Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

About

Pierre Omidyar blends philanthropic and investment approaches—making both grants and equity bets—while actively building media and civic institutions, treating high-quality information and strong institutions as levers for societal impact.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSocial

Experience

  1. Honolulu Civil BeatCEO, Publishercurrent2010 — present
  2. Peer News LLCCo-founder, CEOcurrent2008 — present
  3. Omidyar NetworkFounding Partnercurrent2004 — present
  4. eBay IncFounder and Chairmancurrent1995 — present
  5. Omidyar FoundationCo-founder1999 — 2003

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pierre Omidyar?
Pierre Omidyar blends philanthropic and investment approaches—making both grants and equity bets—while actively building media and civic institutions, treating high-quality information and strong institutions as levers for societal impact.
Where does Pierre Omidyar work?
Pierre Omidyar is Founding Partner at Omidyar Network.
What does Pierre Omidyar invest in?
Pierre Omidyar invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Future of Work, Impact & Social Good, Social.
Where did Pierre Omidyar go to school?
Pierre Omidyar studied at Tufts University (BS, Computer Science).

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