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The adventures of Bill Draper
Explore the incredible life of Bill Draper, from pioneering the early venture capital scene in Silicon Valley to leading global humanitarian efforts at the United Nations.
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by diego · Sep 30, 2026
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Chapter 1
Orchard filled valleys and early bets
1The orchard era of Silicon Valley
2The costly coffee maker lesson
3Cozy syndicates and breakfast deals
4Founding Sutter Hill Ventures
5Betting on the human spark
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Chapter 2
From Silicon Valley to the United Nations
1An appointment from President Reagan
2The highest ranking American at the UN
3Redefining progress with the Human Development Index
4Bringing startup speed to global aid
5Empowering the United Nations Volunteers
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Chapter 3
Venture philanthropy and a family legacy
1Pioneering the Indian tech boom
2The birth of venture philanthropy
3Scaling impact with the Kaplan partnership
4A three generation investing dynasty
5Celebrating a ninety eight year legacy
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