David O. Sacks is the CEO of Yammer. Sacks is based in USA. Sacks has held the role since 2008.
David Oliver Sacks is a South African-American entrepreneur, author, and investor in internet technology firms. He is a general partner of Craft Ventures, a venture capital fund he co-founded in late 2017. Additionally, he is a co-host of the All In podcast, alongside Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis and David Friedberg. Previously, Sacks was the COO and product leader of PayPal, and founder and CEO of Yammer. In 2016, he became interim CEO of Zenefits for ten months. In 2017, Sacks co-founded Craft Ventures, an early-stage venture fund. His angel investments include Facebook, Uber, SpaceX, Palantir Technologies, and Airbnb. In December 2024, President Donald Trump named Sacks the White House AI and crypto czar for the incoming administration; he stepped down in March 2026.
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AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on David O. Sacks following his selection as Trump's pick for AI and crypto czar, with multiple outlets providing biographical overviews of the executive's background, net worth, and involvement in cryptocurrency investments. Headlines have also highlighted Sacks' history as a PayPal Mafia member and noted a documented bitter history between Sacks and Elon Musk.
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David O. Sacks: FAQ
- Who is David O. Sacks?
- David O. Sacks is the Founder & CEO (former - acquired 2012) of Yammer, based in USA.
- What company does David O. Sacks lead?
- David O. Sacks is CEO of Yammer, a role held since 2008.