Jack SELBY
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.