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Bob Iger rejoins Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit

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24 April 2026

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United States

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Read at techcrunch.com

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Fusion42 · 2 May 2026 · Fusion42 review

Bob Iger has rejoined Thrive Capital as an advisor after stepping down as Disney CEO, bringing his experience and existing stake in the $50B+ venture firm to work with portfolio founders.

◆ The Wire takeaway

A major corporate executive transitioning to VC advisory signals confidence in startup/tech opportunities and may influence allocation patterns at a leading $50B+ firm with stakes in OpenAI, Stripe, and SpaceX.

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