Bob Iger
Bob Iger is an advisor at Thrive Capital, a venture capital firm focused on internet and software investments. He is best known as the former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, a role he held for nearly two decades, during which he oversaw major acquisitions including Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox. In his current capacity at Thrive Capital, he works with the firm's investment staff and portfolio founders. He also continues to serve as a senior adviser to Disney through the end of 2026.
“Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner have spoken with bankers about bidding on an NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas, per Bloomberg.”
Source→“Bob Iger, one of his first acts as CEO, did the deal... Al Michaels, the Monday Night Football commentator — like a sports team trade — to NBC in exchange for the IP rights to Oswald the Rabbit.”
Source→“Former Disney CEO Bob Iger, who recently rejoined Thrive as an advisor, will be deeply involved.”
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