Yuri Milner
Venture Capitalist and Physicist
Born
November 11th, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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Born in Russia, an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and physicist contributed to the tech industry through investments. Co-founded Digital Sky Technologies, which invested in internet companies, including Facebook, Groupon, and Zynga. Established the Breakthrough Prize, which awards significant prizes in science, particularly in fundamental physics, life sciences, and mathematics. Received a PhD in theoretical physics and worked at the Institute for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.
Co-founded Digital Sky Technologies
Established Breakthrough Prize
Invested in Facebook and Groupon
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