Steve Case is a prominent American entrepreneur and a pioneer in integrating the Internet into daily life. For the past 15 years, he has focused on Revolution, an investment firm based in Washington D.C. Revolution Growth has invested nearly $1 billion in growth-stage companies such as Sweetgreen and DraftKings, while Revolution Ventures has supported over two dozen venture-stage companies. The Rise of the Rest Seed Fund has invested in over 200 startups across 100 U.S. cities.
Steve's entrepreneurial journey began in 1985 when he co-founded America Online (AOL). Under his leadership, AOL became the largest Internet company globally, significantly contributing to the medium's adoption. AOL was the first Internet company to go public, delivering an 11,616% return to shareholders. In 2000, he negotiated the merger of AOL and Time Warner, the largest in business history, stepping down as CEO after the deal.
His commitment to supporting entrepreneurs continues to drive him. He was the founding chair of the Startup America Partnership, aimed at accelerating high-growth entrepreneurship, and co-chaired the National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He also served on President Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, chairing the entrepreneurship subcommittee.
Steven has influenced government policy on entrepreneurship, advocating for public policies that enhance access to capital and talent. He was key in passing the JOBS Act and the Investing in Opportunities Act and supports immigration reform to foster startup ecosystems.
He served as Chair of the Smithsonian Institution, enhancing its impact and relevance. Additionally, he chairs the Case Foundation, established with his wife, Jean, in 1997, focusing on leveraging the Internet for social good. In 2010, they joined The Giving Pledge, committing to donating most of their wealth to philanthropy.