Technology Industry Leader & Angel Investor; Founder of SV Angel; Early Backer of Google, Facebook & Airbnb

San Francisco, CA, USA
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Ron Conway Biography

Ron Conway is recognized as a significant figure in the history of Silicon Valley, often referred to as the "Godfather of Silicon Valley" for his track record as a super angel investor. Conway became a prominent early-stage investor in the technology industry by backing hundreds of startups, frequently before traditional venture capital firms entered the scene. His investment approach focuses on supporting entrepreneurs first and ideas second, typically engaging at key moments such as fundraising, distribution agreements, and management challenges rather than daily operations.

Before establishing his reputation as an investor, Conway built a career as an operator and executive. He held marketing positions at National Semiconductor Corporation, then joined Altos Computer Systems as a co-founder, president, and CEO, leading the company through its public offering on Nasdaq. Conway later served as CEO of Personal Training Systems, which was acquired by SmartForce/SkillSoft. These experiences in building and scaling technology companies provided Conway with a practical understanding of the needs of startup founders, shaping his investment philosophy.

Conway founded his first investment fund, Angel Investors LP, followed by the launch of SV Angel, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting technology startups that face challenges securing traditional funding. Through his personal investments, Angel Investors LP, and SV Angel, Conway was an early backer of companies including Google, PayPal, Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, Pinterest, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Reddit. His ability to identify transformative technology companies at early stages has resulted in a notable investment portfolio within venture capital. Conway has been included on Vanity Fair's 100 most influential people in the Information Age, awarded Best Angel at the TechCrunch Crunchies Awards, and named on Forbes Magazine's Midas list of top deal-makers.

Beyond his investment activities, Conway has contributed to civic and philanthropic causes. He is an advocate for technology companies and civic engagement in San Francisco, serving as founder and chairman of sf.citi, and as a co-founder of FWD.US, an immigration reform advocacy organization. Conway donated $1 million to fund the Firearms Challenge of the Smart Tech Challenges Foundation, a nonprofit organization he founded to promote firearms safety through technology and innovation. He is a major donor and advisor to UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, College Track, the THORN Foundation, and organizations focused on preventing gun violence, including Sandy Hook Promise, Giffords.org, and March for Our Lives. Conway is also a signatory of The Giving Pledge, a campaign encouraging wealthy individuals to contribute a majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Ron Conway Videos

Fireside Chat With SV Angels' Ron Conway and San Francisco ...

Fireside Chat With SV Angels' Ron Conway and San Francisco ...

Ron Conway (SV Angel; FWD.US) at Startup Grind Global 2016 ...

Ron Conway (SV Angel; FWD.US) at Startup Grind Global 2016 ...

Ron Conway at Startup School - YouTube

Ron Conway at Startup School - YouTube

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