Our Team
Intellectual Ventures’ goal is to assemble a world-class team to invent and invest in inventions. Our team is a very unique mix of scientists, technologists, business leaders, strategists, engineers, mathematicians, programmers, attorneys, IP experts, and support staff.
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Nathan Myhrvold
Founder, CEO
Nathan Myhrvold founded Intellectual Ventures after retiring from his position as chief strategist and chief technology officer of Microsoft Corporation.
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Edward Jung
Founder, Chief Technology Officer
Edward Jung is a founder and chief technology officer of Intellectual Ventures. Mr. Jung co-founded Intellectual Ventures after leaving Microsoft Corporation, where he was chief architect and advisor to executive staff.
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Peter N. Detkin
Founder, Vice-Chairman
Peter N. Detkin is a founder and vice-chairman of Intellectual Ventures, where he focuses on a variety of projects relating to intellectual property and invention.
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Greg Gorder
Founder, Vice-Chairman
Gregory Gorder is a founder and vice-chairman of Intellectual Ventures, where he focuses on a variety of projects relating to intellectual property and invention.
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Adriane Brown
President and Chief Operating Officer
With nearly 30 years of management experience from the factory floor to the boardroom, Ms. Brown has learned firsthand that a company’s success begins with its people. Her leadership expertise and business acumen serve as the cornerstone for building strong, global performance at Intellectual Ventures.
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