Barry Schuler is a prominent American Internet entrepreneur and investor, currently serving as a Managing Partner and Founder at DFJ Growth since 2006. He is widely recognized for his leadership as the former Chairman and CEO of America Online Inc. (AOL) from 2000 to 2002. During his tenure, Schuler was instrumental in leading the AOL team that simplified the online service provider's user interface, a key factor in making internet access widely accessible to millions of consumers.