About
Jerry Yang is a Taiwanese-born American billionaire computer programmer, Internet entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. He is best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Yahoo! Inc., a pioneering internet company that significantly shaped the early web. Beyond Yahoo!, Yang is also a founding partner of AME Cloud Ventures, focusing on investments in technology startups. His contributions have left a lasting impact on the tech industry.
Career Timeline
Yahoo! Co-founded
Co-founds Yahoo! Inc., revolutionizing internet access.
Dot-Com Boom
Leads Yahoo! through the dot-com boom, accumulating substantial wealth.
Microsoft Acquisition Offer
Turns down Microsoft's acquisition offer, impacting Yahoo!'s trajectory.
Leaves Yahoo! Inc.
Leaves Yahoo! Inc. after a period of declining performance.
AME Cloud Ventures
Co-founds AME Cloud Ventures, investing in tech startups.
Venture Capitalist
Continues investing in and mentoring tech startups through AME Cloud Ventures, maintaining billionaire status.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026