Roger McNamee — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founding partner of the venture capital firm Elevation Partners.
Co-founded the private equity firm Silver Lake Partners.
Headed the T. Rowe Price Science and Technology Fund.
Founding member of the band Flying Other Brothers.
Musician with Moonalice, having played an estimated 800 shows as of 2009.

Biography

Roger McNamee is an American businessman, investor, venture capitalist, and musician. He is the founding partner of the venture capital firm Elevation Partners. Prior to co-founding Elevation Partners, McNamee co-founded the private equity firm Silver Lake Partners and headed the T. Rowe Price Science and Technology Fund.

Beyond his business career, McNamee is also a touring musician. He was a founding member of the band Flying Other Brothers and is currently a member of Moonalice.