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My Take
John Doerr operates in a world most fans never see, yet his influence may outlast many celebrities. As a venture capitalist at Kleiner Perkins he bet early on unproven founders, shaping the technology we now take for granted. What impresses me is the nerve and judgment that requires: backing the future before anyone can confirm it exists. His appointment to the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board in 2009 shows that influence extended to national policy. Rice University educated and California Hall of Fame honored, he is the quiet architect type. I find that behind-the-scenes power genuinely compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Doerr
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ドーア
- Reading
- じょん・どーあ
- Born
- June 29, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- computer scientist / businessperson / entrepreneur / electrotechnician / patron of the arts
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Rice University
Awards & achievements
- 2010 California Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Doerr born?
Born June 29, 1951 (age 75).
Where is John Doerr from?
John Doerr is from St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
What does John Doerr do?
John Doerr works as computer scientist, businessperson, entrepreneur, electrotechnician, patron of the arts.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.