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Jesse Sullivan (venture capitalist)

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Jesse Sullivan is an American venture capitalist and politician. Sullivan is the founder and CEO of Alter Global, an San Francisco-based early stage venture capital firm that invests in emerging markets. Sullivan was previously a candidate for the republican nomination for the 2022 Illinois gubernatorial election.

Early life and education

Sullivan grew up in Petersburg in Menard County, Illinois. He received a bachelor's degree from Saint Louis University in 2007, and a master's degree from the University of Oxford in 2008. He later received an MBA from Stanford University in 2015.

Career

Sullivan founded Alter Global, a venture capital firm focused on technology in emerging markets.

Political career

Sullivan announced his campaign for governor of Illinois on Sep 9, 2021. A self-proclaimed "outsider", Sullivan's campaign raised over $10 million by September 13. Sullivan campaigned on a platform to empower parents, implement universal school choice, and expandine the Invest in Kids scholarship program. He likewise supported a "parents' bill of rights" modeled after a bill signed into law by Florida governor Ron DeSantis. Sullivan lost the June 28, 2022 republican primary to state senator Darren Bailey.

References

  1. ^ "Who is GOP governor candidate Jesse Sullivan? His tax-exempt charity was funded largely by cryptocurrency. His career as a venture capitalist is more recent". Chicago Tribune. 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  2. "'People Want a Change:' Republican Jesse Sullivan Jumps Into Illinois Governor's Race". NBC Chicago. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  3. "Jesse Sullivan announces candidacy for Gov., the fourth person to declare for 2022 Republican primary". WJBC AM 1230. 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  4. "Venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan raises $11 million before kicking off GOP challenge to Pritzker". Chicago Sun-Times. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  5. Reeder, Scott. "Jesse Sullivan is well-funded, but does he have a chance?". Illinois Times. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  6. "Self-Proclaimed 'Outsider' Jesse Sullivan Joins Race For IL Gov". Springfield, IL Patch. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  7. Valle, Danny (2021-09-13). "Jackson: IL Rep. Davis a 'wild card' as Jesse Sullivan joins governor's race". WSIL-TV. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  8. ^ Miletich, Mike (2022-05-19). "Jesse Sullivan hopes to empower parents and shake up Illinois education system". WGEM. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  9. "Illinois Primary Election Results". The New York Times. 2022-06-28. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  10. "Illinois Primary 2022: Richard Irvin, Jesse Sullivan still hope to catch frontrunner Darren Bailey". ABC7 Chicago. 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
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