Thomas Perkins (businessman)
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For the Florida politician, see Thomas James Perkins.
Thomas James Perkins (January 7, 1932 – June 7, 2016) was an American businessman and venture capitalist who was one of the founders of the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins.
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Born | Thomas James Perkins (1932-01-07)January 7, 1932[1] White Plains, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 7, 2016(2016-06-07) (aged 84) Marin County, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BS) Harvard University (MBA) |
Occupation | venture capitalist |
Known for | Co-founding Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers |
Spouse(s) | Gerd Thune-Ellefsen (m. ?–1994) Danielle Steel (1998–2002; divorced) |
Children | 2 |
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