David Sacks
South African-American entrepreneur (born 1972)
Biography
David Oliver Sacks (born May 25, 1972) is a South African-American entrepreneur, author, and investor in internet technology firms. He is a general partner of Craft Ventures, a venture capital fund he co-founded in late 2017. Additionally, he is a co-host of the All In podcast, alongside Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis and David Friedberg. Previously, Sacks was the COO and product leader of PayPal, and founder and CEO of Yammer. In 2016, he became interim CEO of Zenefits for ten months. In 2017, Sacks co-founded Craft Ventures, an early-stage venture fund. His angel investments include Facebook, Uber, SpaceX, Palantir Technologies, and Airbnb. In December 2024, President Donald Trump named Sacks the White House AI and crypto czar for the incoming administration; he stepped down in March 2026.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Craft Ventures
- PayPal
- McKinsey & Company
- Geni
- Zenefits
- Viva Engage
Quick answers about David Sacks
- How old is David Sacks?
- David Sacks is 54 years old (born May 25, 1972).
- When is David Sacks's birthday?
- David Sacks was born on May 25, 1972.
- Where was David Sacks born?
- David Sacks was born in Cape Town.
- What is David Sacks's zodiac sign?
- David Sacks's zodiac sign is Gemini.
- What is David Sacks's nationality?
- David Sacks is a citizen of United States, South Africa.
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