Tyler Winklevoss
Born 1981 · Age 44
American investor, founder of Winklevoss Capital Management and Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, co-founder of ConnectU, and former Olympic rower.
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Birth of Tyler Howard Winklevoss
Tyler Howard Winklevoss was born in the United States; identical twin brother of Cameron Winklevoss.
Approx. matriculation at Harvard University (estimated)
Tyler attends Harvard University (inferred because he co-founded a project with a Harvard classmate). Year is estimated based on typical college entry age.
Co-founded HarvardConnection (later ConnectU)
Co-founded HarvardConnection with his identical twin brother Cameron Winklevoss and Harvard classmate Divya Narendra; project later renamed ConnectU.
HarvardConnection renamed ConnectU
The initial project HarvardConnection was later renamed ConnectU (text states it was renamed; exact date not specified).
Filed lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook idea
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss and Divya Narendra sued Mark Zuckerberg, claiming he stole their ConnectU idea to build Facebook.
Competed in men's pair rowing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Tyler competed in the men's pair rowing event at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics with his identical twin and rowing partner Cameron.
Received settlement from Facebook lawsuit (reported $65M)
The Winklevoss brothers received a settlement in connection with their claim against Mark Zuckerberg; the settlement amount reported as $65 million.
Transitioned toward investing after settlement (general)
Following the settlement proceeds, Tyler increasingly became active as an investor (text describes him as an investor and founder of investment and crypto ventures).
Founded Winklevoss Capital Management (founder)
Tyler is the founder of Winklevoss Capital Management (text states he is founder; founding year not specified in the text; placed here as post-settlement activity).
Co-founded Gemini cryptocurrency exchange
Tyler co-founded Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, with his brother Cameron (text identifies him as founder of Gemini; commonly known founding year is 2014).
Prominent role as cryptocurrency investor and exchange founder
Recognized as an American investor and founder of crypto-focused ventures (Winklevoss Capital Management and Gemini).
Aggregate public profile as investor, founder, and former Olympian (current)
Tyler is known for founding ConnectU (with its subsequent legal settlement), Winklevoss Capital Management, Gemini, and for competing in the 2008 Olympics.
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