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Oral History of Jim Swartz

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Channel: Computer History Museum · 2018 · Science & Technology

Interviewed by John C. Hollar on 2013-10-15 in Mountain View, CA X6985.2014
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Jim Swartz founded Accel Partners with Arthur Patterson in 1983. Entering a fifth decade in venture capital he enjoys working with start-up teams that are defining new industries. In addition, he works with the Accel London team as a founder/mentor of Accel's European business. Before founding Accel Partners, Jim was founding General Partner of Adler & Company, which he started with Fred Adler in 1978 after his tenure as a Vice President of Citicorp Venture Capital. Early in his career Jim worked as a management consultant, entering the venture capital industry in 1972. A long time industry leader, Jim is former Chairman of the National Venture Capital Association and a 2007 recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jim is a graduate of Harvard University with a concentration in engineering sciences and applied physics and holds a MS in industrial administration from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Lot number: X6985.2014
Catalog number: 102746859

Oral History of Jim Swartz

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