Sean Parker

Sean Parker is a prominent entrepreneur and investor known for founding and leading several influential technology companies. As the Founder and Chairman of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy since May 2017, Parker focuses on advancing cancer treatment through innovative research. Parker co-founded Airtime in 2010 and has served as Chairman since its inception. Parker's notable roles include being a Board Member and Investor at Spotify from 2009 to May 2021, and co-founding Brigade, where Parker held the position of Executive Chairman from 2014 to May 2017. Previously, Parker founded and chaired Causes on Facebook from June 2006 to June 2012 and served as Managing Partner at Founders Fund during the same period. Parker's early career includes significant contributions as President of Facebook, Inc. from June 2004 to January 2006, and as Founder/President of Plaxo, Inc. from May 2001 to April 2004. Parker's journey in the tech industry began with the founding of Napster in 1999, and early experience as an Analyst at UUNET from 1996 to 1998.