Ken Howery

U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden

2019 - 2021

Ken’s priorities for the U.S.-Sweden relationship include strengthening security and defense cooperation with Sweden to counter the challenges posed by non-democratic regimes, deepening economic ties that provide prosperity to both countries, with a focus on promoting technology and entrepreneurship opportunities, and building upon these pillars to connect people from both countries through artistic, cultural, and scientific programs and exchanges.

Co-founder, Partner

2005 - 2019

Founders Fund is a technology venture capital fund started by company founders with the aim to be the advocate of the entrepreneurs we back. We have invested in over 200 companies and have over $3 billion under management. Our former and current investments include Facebook, Quantcast, Wish, Palantir Technologies, Spotify, ZocDoc, Domo, Twilio, Stemcentrx, SpaceX, and AirBnB.

Vice President, Private Equity

2004 - 2004

Director of Corporate Development

2002 - 2002

Co-founder, Founding CFO

1998 - 2002