Timothy 'Tim' C. Draper is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and Executive of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) and Draper Associates (venture capital). His career is rooted in elite finance, strategic investment, and technological foresight.

Draper holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School (HBS) (1984). His philosophical approach centers on scale, disruption, and long-term commitment to technological and political disruption (pioneering the viral marketing and venture capital models). He is a key member of the Draper venture capital dynasty.

• Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) (Founder): The foundational source of his wealth, the major venture capital firm known for early investments in Skype, Hotmail, Tesla, and Baidu.
• Draper Associates (Founder): His core private asset, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology and political disruption (specializing in fintech, crypto, and government reform).
• Technology Pioneer: His success is built on identifying and funding generational technology companies globally.
• Political Advocacy: He is a prominent advocate for educational and political reform (supporting crypto and local governance initiatives).

Tim Draper's strategic genius was his commitment to audacious, transformative technology. He co-founded DFJ in 1985, successfully building it into a global force by pioneering the viral marketing concept and investing early in companies like Hotmail (sold to Microsoft). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern technology venture capital model and accelerating the growth of foundational Internet companies.

His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, superior returns generated by DFJ's technology strategies (through Skype, Tesla, and Baidu). His current focus is on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, alongside his political advocacy.

Tim Draper's social impact stems from his firms' role in funding foundational technology companies that drive global economic innovation. His personal philanthropy supports major initiatives in education and political reform, notably advocating for alternative governance models and technology-driven educational solutions globally. He is a major donor to his alma maters, Stanford and Harvard.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Tim Draper maintains the energetic, unconventional style of a visionary. His attire is consistently pragmatic, often featuring a bold, distinctive tie (a signature look). His aesthetic reflects creative disruption and intellectual audacity, typical of a pioneer in the global tech sector.

Residing in Silicon Valley, California, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, technology innovation, and political advocacy.