Michael Moritz
Keynote Speaker: Venture Capitalist & Technology Investor; Former Managing Partner at Sequoia Capital; Author of "The Little Kingdom"
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Michael Moritz Biography
Sir Michael Moritz is a Welsh-American venture capitalist, author, and philanthropist best known for his nearly four-decade career at Sequoia Capital, where he became one of Silicon Valley’s most influential investors. Born in Cardiff, Wales, Moritz studied history at Oxford University before moving to the United States in 1976 and earning an MBA from the Wharton School.
Moritz began his career as a journalist at TIME, eventually becoming the magazine’s San Francisco bureau chief. During his years covering Silicon Valley, he wrote "The Little Kingdom: The Private Story of Apple Computer," an early and influential account of Apple and Steve Jobs. He also co-authored "Going for Broke: The Chrysler Story."
In 1986, Moritz joined Sequoia Capital, where he spent 38 years investing in and advising technology companies. His investments included some of the defining companies of the internet era, including Google, Yahoo!, PayPal, LinkedIn, YouTube and Zappos. He served as Sequoia’s managing partner from 1995 to 2012 and was named to the TIME 100 in 2007.
Moritz stepped down from Sequoia in 2023 and subsequently focused on Sequoia Heritage, the wealth-management business he helped establish. He and his wife, novelist Harriet Heyman, also founded the Crankstart Foundation, which supports education, economic mobility, housing security, the arts, medical research, and other philanthropic causes. Their giving has included major support for Oxford University and cultural institutions in the United States and United Kingdom.
Moritz was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 2013 for his philanthropic and other contributions. He is also the author of "Ausländer," a family memoir exploring his parents’ escape from Nazi Germany and the history of his family.
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What topics does Michael Moritz speak about?
Michael Moritz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Finance, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Venture Capital, Non-Fiction Authors, Entrepreneurship and Business Authors. -
Where does Michael Moritz travel from?
Michael Moritz generally travels from San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Michael Moritz?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael Moritz for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michael Moritz for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michael Moritz or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
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