Cameron Winklevoss
Rower and co-founder of ConnectU
Born
August 21st, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American rower and businessman co-founded ConnectU, a social networking website. Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics as part of the U.S. rowing team in the men's double sculls event. Transitioned into the technology sector, focusing on digital currency and cryptocurrency through various ventures, including a prominent cryptocurrency exchange.
Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Co-founded ConnectU with Tyler Winklevoss
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