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Michael Moritz, born on September 12, 1954 in Cardiff, United Kingdom, is a computer scientist, businessperson and journalist. That puts Michael Moritz at 72 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Howardian High School. Awards on record include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire and honorary doctor of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2014).
My Take
What fascinates me about Michael Moritz is the rare pivot he pulled off. Few people trade a byline at Time magazine and the authorship of Apple's first history for a seat at Sequoia Capital, yet he made both careers look inevitable. To me, the journalist's instinct for a compelling narrative and the investor's nose for a breakout company are two sides of the same skill: pattern recognition under uncertainty. That a kid from Cardiff ended up a knighted billionaire is a great story, but I admire most that he stayed largely behind the curtain, letting the companies he backed take the spotlight. Quiet conviction, loudly rewarded.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Moritz
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・モリッツ
- Reading
- まいける・もりっつ
- Born
- September 12, 1954 (age 72)
- Origin
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- computer scientist / businessperson / journalist / entrepreneur / philanthropist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- Howardian High School
Awards & achievements
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 2014 honorary doctor of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Moritz born?
Michael Moritz was born on September 12, 1954 and is 72 years old.
Where is Michael Moritz from?
Michael Moritz is from Cardiff, United Kingdom.
What does Michael Moritz do?
Michael Moritz works as computer scientist, businessperson, journalist, entrepreneur, philanthropist.
Which high school did Michael Moritz attend?
Michael Moritz attended Howardian High School.
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