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Dave McClureAngel investor, founder of the business accelerator 500 Startups
Date of Birth: 01.01.1966
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Dave McClure: A Trailblazing Venture Capitalist
- Career
- - Simply Hired (2005-2006):Held the position of Marketing Director.
- - Jambool (acquired by Google in 2010)
- Controversy and Departure
Dave McClure: A Trailblazing Venture Capitalist
Early Life and EducationBorn and raised in West Virginia, Dave McClure graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1988 with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematical Sciences.
Career
- Aslan Computing (1994-1998):Founded and later sold the technology company.
- Technology Consultant (1998-2001):Provided consulting services to Microsoft, Intel, and other tech giants.
- PayPal (2001-2004):Served as Director of Marketing at the payment company.
- Simply Hired (2005-2006):Held the position of Marketing Director.
Angel Investing and StartupsFollowing his departure from PayPal, Dave became an active angel investor, investing in over 15 internet startups, including:
- Jambool (acquired by Google in 2010)
- TeachStreet (acquired by Amazon in 2011)500 Startups (2010-2017)
In 2010, Dave founded 500 Startups, a venture capital fund and startup accelerator. He served as its CEO until mid-2017.
Controversy and Departure
- 500 Hats Blog:Dave's blog gained notoriety as one of the most widely read venture capital blogs, leading to his involvement in the "Angelgate" controversy.
- Sexual Harassment Allegations:In 2017, The New York Times reported allegations of sexual harassment made against Dave by a female investor seeking employment at 500 Startups. He subsequently resigned as CEO, publishing a post titled "I'm a Creep. I'm Sorry."
