Who We Are

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.  

Founders

  • 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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Executive Leadership Team

  • 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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