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Bob Iger rejoins Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit
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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.
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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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1 source · 24 Apr 2026
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