Founding associations
Eugene Kleiner is recorded as a founder of Fairchild Semiconductor, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers in the cited public company records. The person record describes Eugene Kleiner as American engineer (1923–2003).
Fairchild Semiconductor
American company. Recorded founding year: 1957.
Explore the Fairchild Semiconductor company reference for the recorded cofounders, business context, and company-specific source trail.
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
American venture capital firm. Recorded founding year: 1972.
Explore the Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers company reference for the recorded cofounders, business context, and company-specific source trail.
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Eugene Kleiner’s association with Fairchild Semiconductor can be researched alongside Sherman Fairchild. The company’s recorded founding year is 1957. The shared company record is the evidence for this connection; it does not establish that these people currently work together.
Eugene Kleiner’s association with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers can be researched alongside the company source record. The company’s recorded founding year is 1972. The shared company record is the evidence for this connection; it does not establish that these people currently work together.
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Public sources
- Wikidata public record Q1261225: person identity and public description.
- Wikidata public record Q1096013: founder association with Fairchild Semiconductor.
- Wikidata public record Q4346838: founder association with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.
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