Alan Patricof is a venture capital pioneer. He has worked in the industry since 1970 when he founded Alan Patricof Associates later known as Apax. In 2006, Alan founded his second venture capital firm, Greycroft. Most recently, in 2020, Alan founded Primetime Partners at the age of 86. Alan was an early investor in Apple, AOL, New York Magazine, Audible, SunglassHut, Venmo, Huff Post, Axios, and many other successful startups. He recently released his memoir, No Red Lights. Follow Alan on X @alanjpatricof.
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