PRINT THIS PAGE Former US secretary of state Colin Powell joins Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers14/07/2005. Source: AltAssets. 
 Colin Powell, the former US secretary of state, has been named strategic limited partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. He served in the military for 35 years and rose to the rank of four-star general.
Powell's last assignment, from October 1989 to September 1993, was as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military position in the Department of Defense. Among many other operations he oversaw Operation Desert Storm in the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
Powell said in a statement, 'I've been privileged to work with good people on important missions, and have known KPCB entrepreneurs and partners for years. Those entrepreneurs have passion for clear missions - building innovative, global businesses that better the world. I welcome the opportunity to help develop global leaders who deliver powerful innovation where we need it most.'
John Doerr, KPCB senior partner, said, 'Colin is a gifted, "always-on" communicator who loves technology. Secretary Powell offers entrepreneurs global strategic insights and wisdom about leadership. Colin is truly a great American, inspiring great American entrepreneurs, indeed, inspiring us all.'
Since its founding in 1972 KPCB has backed entrepreneurs in over 450 ventures, including AOL, Amazon.com, Compaq Computer, Google and Netscape.
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