Venture capitalist James Breyer to step down from Harvard Corporation
James Breyer, M.B.A. ’87, will step down from the Harvard Corporation on June 30, at the conclusion of his six-year term of service. A prominent early investor in a range of technology companies, including several at the forefront of artificial intelligence, Breyer is the founder and CEO of Breyer Capital, a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, Calif. He is also co-chair of Beijing-based IDG Capital, a leader in introducing venture capital to China. “Serving as a member of the Harvard Corporation has been a great honor and a true pleasure,” said Breyer. “I am so proud of all we have accomplished together. I know that Larry Bacow and his superb leadership team, in collaboration with our distinguished faculty, will continue fulfilling Harvard’s finest aspirations. Although my term of service is ending, I look forward to continued active engagement with this great University, which so seamlessly marries tradition and innovation.” “We’ve been...