Jack SELBY

Managing Director, Thiel Capital; Managing Partner, AZ-VC

John R. Selby (Jack) is a technology and finance entrepreneur. His primary role is as Managing Director at Peter Thiel’s family office, Thiel Capital, based in Los Angeles.

Jack also founded and manages AZ-VC, the largest venture capital fund in Arizona.

As a “PayPal Mafia” member, Jack co-founded, along with Peter, Clarium Capital Management, a macro hedge fund after selling PayPal to eBay in October 2002.

At PayPal, Jack joined as an original employee and later served as a Corporate Officer/Senior Vice President, overseeing the company’s international and corporate operations.

As an active technology investor and advisor, Jack’s involvements include notable companies such as SpaceX, Palantir, Affirm and many more.

Jack received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hamilton College. He currently serves as both a Charter Trustee and member of the Investment Committee for the college’s endowment.

Jack is a resident of Paradise Valley, Arizona, Teton Village, WY, and Dubai, UAE.

Speaker Appearing In

Track 3.2: Worth versus Wealth: How can family offices deliver legacy not just returns? (Co-presented with Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy)

  • 10 Sep 2024
  • 12:00 - 13:00
  • M+