Jesse Sullivan (venture capitalist)
American venture capitalist
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Jesse Sullivan is an American venture capitalist and politician.[2][3][4] Sullivan is the founder and CEO of Alter Global, an San Francisco-based early stage venture capital firm that invests in emerging markets.
Jesse Sullivan | |
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| Born | May 5, 1984[1] |
| Alma mater | Saint Louis University, University of Oxford, and Stanford University |
| Occupation | Venture capitalist |
Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Monique Sullivan |
| Children | 5 |
Sullivan was previously a candidate for the republican nomination for the 2022 Illinois gubernatorial election.[5]
Early life and education
Sullivan grew up in Petersburg in Menard County, Illinois. He received a bachelor's degree from Saint Louis University in 2007, and a master's degree from the University of Oxford in 2008. He later received an MBA from Stanford University in 2015.[6]
Career
Sullivan founded Alter Global, a venture capital firm focused on technology in emerging markets.[2]
Political career
Sullivan announced his campaign for governor of Illinois on Sep 9, 2021.[7] A self-proclaimed "outsider", Sullivan's campaign raised over $10 million by September 13.[8] Sullivan campaigned on a platform to empower parents, implement universal school choice, and expand the Invest in Kids scholarship program.[9] He likewise supported a "parents' bill of rights" modeled after a bill signed into law by Florida governor Ron DeSantis.[9] Sullivan lost the June 28, 2022 republican primary to state senator Darren Bailey.[10][11]