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| Born | Earl Floyd Kvamme 1938 (age 86–87) |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley (BS) Syracuse University (MS) |
| Political party | Republican |
Earl Floyd Kvamme (born 1938) is an American engineer,venture capitalist, and government advisor.
The son ofNorwegian immigrant parents, Kvamme grew up inNorthern California graduating fromJefferson High School ofDaly City in 1955. He earned aBS inElectrical Engineering from theUniversity of California, Berkeley in 1959[1] and anMS inSemiconductorMaterials Science and Engineering fromSyracuse University in 1962.
In 1967, Kvamme was one of the original members of a team to establish newNational Semiconductor headquarters inSilicon Valley. In 1982, Kvamme became Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing forApple Computer. While at Apple, he was instrumental in deciding to air the1984 advertisement.[2] He has been a director (and laterPartner Emeritus) at venture capital firmKleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers since March 1984. In the corporate world he has served on theboards ofBrio Technology,Gemfire,Harmonic,National Semiconductor,[3]Photon Dynamics,Power Integrations, andSilicon Genesis.
In the public realm, he is best known for his appointment by PresidentGeorge W. Bush to be Co-Chairman of thePresident's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) in 2001; Kvamme has also advised every president fromRonald Reagan toGeorge W. Bush. Kvamme previously served as Chairman of advocacy groupEmpower America. He serves on the board of the National Venture Capital Association. In 1998, Kvamme served as Chairman of theCalifornia State Electronic Commerce Advisory Council for GovernorPete Wilson's administration.[4]
Kvamme came out in support ofRudy Giuliani in his2008 US Presidential Campaign.[2] In 2012, Kvamme supportedRick Perry in hisUS Presidential Campaign, and was a member of his California finance team.[5]
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