Devin Talbott
American entrepreneur
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Devin Talbott (born September 20, 1976) is an American entrepreneur and private investor, and the son of foreign policy expert Strobe Talbott.[1][2][3]
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| Born | September 20, 1976 |
| Alma mater | Amherst College |
| Occupation | Private Investor |
| Parent(s) | Strobe Talbott, Brooke Shearer |
Early life
Talbott grew up in Washington D.C. and attended Amherst College, where he was a four-year varsity soccer player. He also earned JD and MBA degrees from Georgetown University.[4]
Career
Talbott began his investment banking career at Lazard and then worked for former Defense Secretary William Cohen's merchant bank, TCG Financial Partners. After that, Talbott became a vice president of investment firm D.E. Shaw & Co. before branching out to found Enlightenment Capital, an aerospace, defense & government focused private investment firm, in 2012.[5]
Since its founding, Enlightenment Capital has raised five funds.[6][7] Talbott also co-founded Generation Engage, a non-profit focused on engaging young voters in politics and civics, with his brother Adrian and Jay Rockefeller's son Justin.
Other positions
Talbott served as a term member of the Council of Foreign Relations and is a former advisory board member of the Aspen Security Forum.[8]
Talbott was a part owner of the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League in 2021 when the club won its first league championship.[9]
As of June 2022[update], he is a part owner of DC United of Major League Soccer. [10] In May of 2024, Talbott became a founding member of the ownership group of DC Power FC of the USL Super League.