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David Morgenthaler
1919-08-05 – 2016-06-17
Life & Legacy
David Turner Morgenthaler (August 5, 1919 – June 17, 2016) was an American businessman who founded the venture capital firm Morgenthaler Ventures. He was also instrumental in helping change the U.S. capital gains tax rate from 49% to 28% in 1978 and amending ERISA legislation to allow pension funds to invest in venture capital in 1979.
Occupation & Career
businessperson
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5237725 — wikidata View source
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