Cameron Winklevoss
Born 1981 · Age 44
American entrepreneur, investor, former Olympic rower; cofounder of ConnectU, Winklevoss Capital Management and Gemini exchange; twin brother of Tyler Winklevoss.
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Learned HTML & started web-page company
At age 13 Cameron and twin brother Tyler taught themselves HTML and started a web-page company building websites for businesses.
Began rowing at Saugatuck Rowing Club
Started rowing (sweep rowing) at Saugatuck Rowing Club on the Saugatuck River.
Made U.S. Junior National Rowing Team
Selected for the United States Junior National Rowing Team; competed in the coxed pair at the World Rowing Junior Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Co-founded high-school crew program
During his junior year of high school Cameron and Tyler co-founded the crew program at their school (Brunswick School).
Matriculated at Harvard University
Enrolled at Harvard University to study economics (later earned AB in Economics).
Death of older sister Amanda Winklevoss
His older sister Amanda died from cardiac arrest induced by a drug overdose — a significant personal tragedy for the family.
Conceived HarvardConnection (later ConnectU)
Along with Tyler and classmate Divya Narendra, Cameron conceived HarvardConnection, a social network for Harvard students (later renamed ConnectU).
Hired Sanjay Mavinkurve to build HarvardConnection
Enlisted fellow Harvard student/programmer Sanjay Mavinkurve in January 2003 to begin building HarvardConnection.
Sanjay Mavinkurve departed project
Mavinkurve left the HarvardConnection project in spring 2003 upon graduation to work at Google.
Victor Gao hired as contractor and paid for code
Victor Gao worked on HarvardConnection in a work-for-hire capacity and was paid $400 for his work on the site (summer/fall 2003).
Graduated Harvard (AB in Economics)
Completed undergraduate studies at Harvard University, earning an AB degree in economics; rowed on Harvard varsity crew.
Harvard 'God Squad' undefeated season & championships
Sat 6-seat in the Harvard men's varsity heavyweight eight; team won Eastern Sprints, IRA Championship and Harvard–Yale Regatta in an undefeated collegiate season.
Competed at Lucerne Rowing World Cup & Henley 2004
With Harvard crew placed 6th in the Lucerne Rowing World Cup final and reached the Grand Challenge Cup final at Henley (lost to Dutch Olympic eight).
ConnectU sues Facebook (Zuckerberg)
ConnectU filed suit alleging Mark Zuckerberg broke an oral contract and stole their social-networking idea and code.
Named to U.S. Pan American Team; won medals
Competed at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro: silver in men's coxless four and gold in men's eight.
Co-founded Guest of a Guest
Co-founded the nightlife/party blog Guest of a Guest with Rachelle Hruska (Cameron later sold his stake in 2012).
ConnectU / Facebook settlement reached (reported $65M)
A settlement between ConnectU and Facebook was reportedly reached in February 2008, reported valued at $65 million (cash + stock).
Competed in 2008 Beijing Olympics (men's coxless pair)
Rowed with twin brother Tyler in the men's coxless pair at the Beijing Olympics; finished 6th in the final.
Won bronze at 2009 Rowing World Cup (Lucerne)
Secured a bronze medal in the men's coxless four at the Lucerne World Cup.
Entered Saïd Business School (Oxford) for MBA
Began MBA studies at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School (completed MBA in 2010).
Wayne Chang (i2hub) sued ConnectU seeking interest in settlement
Founder Wayne Chang and i2hub launched a lawsuit against ConnectU and its founders seeking 50% of the settlement and ownership claims.
Completed MBA at Oxford
Obtained an MBA from the University of Oxford (Saïd Business School); rowed as an Oxford Blue in the 156th Boat Race (lost).
Quinn Emanuel brochure disclosed settlement amount
One law firm (Quinn Emanuel) inadvertently advertised the confidential settlement value in marketing material, which later led to fee disputes.
ConnectU alleged securities-fraud re settlement stock value
In May 2010 ConnectU accused Facebook of securities fraud over the valuation of the stock included in the settlement.
Arbitration ruled Quinn Emanuel earned contingency fee
An arbitration panel ruled that Quinn Emanuel had earned its full contingency fee in connection with the Facebook settlement.
The Social Network film released (portrayal)
The film The Social Network (2010) dramatizing the Facebook origin story featured the Winklevoss twins (both played by Armie Hammer).
Judge allows Wayne Chang's case to proceed
Judge Peter Lauriat ruled that Chang's suit against the Winklevosses could proceed (claims regarding ownership in ConnectU).
Twins abandon petition to Supreme Court
After appellate defeats, the Winklevoss twins announced they would not petition the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the Facebook settlement litigation.
Founded Winklevoss Capital Management
Cameron and Tyler founded Winklevoss Capital Management, a firm providing seed funding and infrastructure to early-stage startups (HQ: Flatiron District, NYC).
Sold Guest of a Guest stake
Co-founder Rachelle Hruska bought out Cameron's stake in Guest of a Guest (Cameron co-founded the site in 2008).
Reported purchase of Hollywood Hills home
Reported purchase of a luxury home in Hollywood Hills for approximately $18 million (widely reported in media profiles).
Appeared (caricatured) on The Simpsons
The Winklevoss twins were depicted in The Simpsons episode 'The D'oh-cial Network' (aired Jan 15, 2012) referencing the Facebook settlement.
Invested in Bitcoin (early large purchase)
Cameron and Tyler invested early in Bitcoin (widely reported they invested roughly $10–11 million in 2013), acquiring substantial BTC holdings.
Winklevoss Capital led seed round for BitInstant ($1.5M)
Winklevoss Capital participated in/led a $1.5 million seed funding round for BitInstant (reported May 2013).
Founded Gemini cryptocurrency exchange
Cameron and Tyler founded Gemini, a New York–based regulated cryptocurrency exchange emphasizing security and compliance.
Book 'Bitcoin Billionaires' published featuring the twins
Ben Mezrich published 'Bitcoin Billionaires,' chronicling the Winklevoss twins' post-Facebook venture into Bitcoin and Gemini.
Gemini began sponsoring Real Bedford F.C.
Gemini (sponsored by the Winklevoss twins) began sponsoring English non-league club Real Bedford F.C.; sponsorship reported Jan 2022.
Net worth estimate (reported)
Media profiles (various) estimated Cameron's net worth around $2.7 billion (April 2024 reporting range).
Twins announced as co-owners of Real Bedford F.C. after major investment
Following a major investment, the Winklevoss twins were announced as co-owners of Real Bedford F.C.
Reported Gemini $50M settlement with NY AG (Gemini Earn)
Reports (media profiles) state Gemini agreed to a $50 million settlement with the New York Attorney General to repay investors defrauded in its Gemini Earn program (June 2024).
Howard Winklevoss donated $4M in Bitcoin to Grove City College
Cameron's father Howard made a $4 million Bitcoin gift to Grove City College; family connection and Bitcoin advocacy noted (Sept 17, 2024 story).
Political donation reported to MAGA Inc. super PAC
Reports indicate Cameron and Tyler each donated around $500,000 to MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Donald Trump (first half of 2025).
Net worth estimate (late-2025 reporting)
Some crypto-focused media estimated the twins' combined net worth near $10 billion (approx. $5B each) by late 2025; broad media estimates vary widely.
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