Eric Lefkofsky

Eric Lefkofsky
BornSeptember 2, 1969 (1969-09-02) (age 55)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Michigan (JD) (BA)
Occupation(s)Founder and CEO, Tempus AI
Known forCo-founder, Groupon[1]
SpouseElizabeth Kramer
Children3
Websitelefkofsky.com

Eric Paul Lefkofsky (born September 2, 1969)[2] is an American billionaire businessman. He is the founder of Tempus,[3] and the co-founder of Groupon,[4] Echo Global Logistics (ECHO), InnerWorkings (INWK), and Mediaocean.[5] As of June 2024, he is also a co-managing partner of Chicago-based venture capital firm Lightbank.[6] As of October 2021, his net worth was estimated at US$4.1 billion.[7]

  1. ^ LaTrace, AJ (January 6, 2015). "Groupon CEO Eric Lefkofsky the Man Behind $19.5M Home Sale". Curbed Chicago.
  2. ^ "Wild and Crazy Self Made Billionaires with Infographic of Entrepreneurs". umain30.com. August 26, 2013. Archived from the original on August 27, 2013.
  3. ^ "Lefkofsky Takes On The Big C". Crain's Chicago Business. September 28, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  4. ^ Geron, Tomio (August 7, 2013). "Groupon Names Eric Lefkofsky CEO, Shares Rise On Q2 Earnings". Forbes.
  5. ^ "Groupon Founders, NEA Teamed Up Before". The Wall Street Journal. November 4, 2011.
  6. ^ "Eric Lefkofsky". Lightbank. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  7. ^ "Forbes profile: Eric Lefkofsky". Forbes. October 14, 2021.