For five decades, Kleiner Perkins has made history by partnering with some of the most ingenious and forward-thinking founders in technology and life sciences. Through twenty venture funds and four growth funds we’ve invested $10 billion in hundreds of companies including pioneers such as Amazon, Genentech, and Google. Today, Kleiner Perkins continues to help founders  and their bold ideas make history investing in companies like Desktop Metal, IronNet, Ring, Spotify, Slack, and UiPath.

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John Doerr

Susan Biglieri

James Huang

Ilya Fushman

Ryan Panchadsaram

Sue Bac

Jordanna Gulino

Suzanne Holloway

Al Gore

Bing Gordon

Brook Byers

The Advisory and Investment Roles team at Kleiner Perkins focuses on identifying and nurturing innovative startups in technology and life sciences. Comprised of seasoned partners, advisors, and investment scouts, the team collaborates closely with founders to provide strategic guidance, market insights, and funding opportunities, leveraging their extensive network and industry expertise to accelerate growth and drive successful outcomes for portfolio companies.

Advisory and Investment Roles

The Engineering and Technical Positions team at Kleiner Perkins is dedicated to identifying and nurturing top technical talent to drive innovation in portfolio companies. Led by experienced engineers and technical fellows, the team focuses on mentoring talent, advising startups on engineering best practices, and ensuring that groundbreaking ideas are effectively translated into scalable technologies. Their collective expertise plays a crucial role in supporting portfolio companies to achieve technical excellence and accelerate growth.

Engineering and Technical Positions

The Leadership Team at Kleiner Perkins is composed of visionary executives and seasoned investors who guide the firm's strategic direction and investment decisions. They leverage their extensive experience in technology and life sciences to identify promising startups, foster innovation, and cultivate relationships with entrepreneurs. By aligning the firm's resources and expertise, the Leadership Team plays a crucial role in empowering the next generation of groundbreaking companies.

Leadership Team

The Research and Development team at Kleiner Perkins focuses on identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and innovative business models. By combining rigorous market analysis with insights from industry experts, the team supports the firm’s investment strategy and provides thought leadership to both portfolio companies and potential founders. Through collaboration among fellows and specialists, they explore new ideas and drive strategic initiatives that align with Kleiner Perkins’ mission to empower visionary entrepreneurs.

Research and Development

The Marketing and Community Engagement team at Kleiner Perkins focuses on building strong relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, and industry influencers to foster a vibrant community around innovative technologies and life sciences. They develop strategic marketing initiatives, manage brand outreach, and create engaging content that showcases portfolio companies, effectively amplifying their presence in the market and attracting potential partnerships.

Marketing and Community Engagement

The Finance and Accounting team at Kleiner Perkins is responsible for managing the firm's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. This team ensures accurate accounting practices, oversees fund performance, and supports investment decisions by providing critical financial insights. By maintaining rigorous financial discipline, they enable the firm to effectively partner with innovative founders and maximize the impact of their investments.

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Advisory and Investment Roles

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Leadership Team

Research and Development

Marketing and Community Engagement

Finance and Accounting

Offices

Kleiner Perkins

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Advisory and Investment Roles

Engineering and Technical Positions

Leadership Team

Research and Development

Marketing and Community Engagement

Finance and Accounting

Offices

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