Stephen 'Steve' M. Case is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Co-founder and former CEO/Chairman of America Online (AOL) and Founder and CEO of Revolution LLC (venture capital). His career is rooted in media, technology, and serial entrepreneurial disruption.

Case holds a B.A. in Political Science from Williams College. His philosophical approach centers on technological disruption, networking effects, and long-term commitment to Internet access and community building (pioneering the dial-up Internet model). His career is defined by the historic merger of AOL and Time Warner.

• America Online (AOL) (Co-founder & Former CEO/Chairman): The foundational source of his wealth, the dominant dial-up Internet service provider (ISP) of the 1990s.
• Revolution LLC (Founder & CEO): His core private asset, a major venture capital firm focused on investing in emerging U.S. cities (the Rise of the Rest thesis).
• Media Pioneer: His success is built on scale service delivery and dominating the domestic market for Internet access and online communication (a key structural contribution to the early Internet).
• Philanthropy: He co-founded the Case Foundation with his wife, Jean Case, committing billions to social entrepreneurship and technology for good (a Giving Pledge signatory).

Steve Case's strategic genius was his commitment to consumer-friendly Internet access. He co-founded AOL (originally Control Video Corporation) in 1985, successfully building the platform into the dominant ISP of the 1990s (known for its ubiquitous CD-ROM distribution). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering mass-market Internet adoption in the U.S.

The pinnacle of his corporate career was the $164 billion merger of AOL and Time Warner in 2000 (a deal widely regarded as one of the worst mergers in history). Following the fallout, he founded Revolution LLC (venture capital), focusing on building companies outside of Silicon Valley (Rise of the Rest). His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of his private investment portfolio.

Steve Case is a major global philanthropist and a Giving Pledge signatory. His social impact stems from AOL's role in pioneering mass-market Internet adoption. The Case Foundation supports major initiatives in social entrepreneurship, global health, and education, leveraging technology for philanthropic impact. His Revolution LLC actively invests in startups outside of major tech hubs, promoting broader economic inclusion.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Steve Case maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a pioneer in the global tech sector.

Residing in Washington, D.C., his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to technology innovation, strategic investment, and philanthropy.