Date of Birth: August 21, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Tyler Howard Winklevoss is an American investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini. Born on August 21, 1981, in Southampton, New York, Tyler is best known for his involvement in the development of Facebook, alongside his twin brother Cameron Winklevoss. The twins famously sued Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, a legal battle that ended in a settlement worth millions. Tyler attended Harvard University, where he and Cameron rowed crew and co-founded the social networking site ConnectU. After Harvard, Tyler went on to earn an MBA from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. Tyler and Cameron are also known for their early investments in Bitcoin, which significantly boosted their wealth. In 2015, they founded Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange that has become one of the most reputable platforms in the digital currency market. Apart from his business ventures, Tyler is an accomplished rower and competed in the men’s pair rowing event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
5 Interesting Facts about Tyler Winklevoss
1. Tyler Winklevoss is a Harvard graduate and a member of the prestigious Porcellian Club.
2. He competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the men’s pair rowing event, finishing sixth.
3. Tyler and his brother Cameron own approximately 1% of all Bitcoin in circulation.
4. The Winklevoss twins’ legal battle with Mark Zuckerberg was settled for $65 million in cash and Facebook shares.
5. Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron, was one of the first to be regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tyler Winklevoss
1. “We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error.”
2. “If Bitcoin is a better gold, then something like Ethereum is a better Visa.”
3. “We see Bitcoin as potentially the greatest social network of all.”
4. “Virtual currencies are here to stay. It’s time for governments to embrace them.”
5. “We want to build a world where you can do anything with your money that you can do with your phone.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Tyler Winklevoss’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $3 billion.
Children
As of the latest available information, Tyler Winklevoss does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Tyler Winklevoss – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Winklevoss
2. [Gemini Cryptocurrency Exchange](https://www.gemini.com/
5. [Tyler Winklevoss LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerwinklevoss/
