David Friedberg Net Worth: $1 Billion
Not many billionaires make environmental efforts a priority, but David Friedberg is unique. David has had many ventures throughout his career, but perhaps his most successful one was The Climate Corporation.
Currently, David Friedberg heads The Production Board (TPB) and appears on the All-In Podcast. As of 2023, David Friedberg net worth is around $1 billion.
During his career, he has contributed to 32 patents
David Friedberg Earnings
It’s no surprise that Friedberg got a large share from selling The Climate Corporation for $1 billion. David used his profits to boost his wealth even more by investing in a number of companies.
This made him eligible to be a board member of many upcoming and expanding companies. Friedberg earns extra as a podcast co-host. Some sources believe that Friedberg has a base salary of $4 million every year. This is not confirmed, but his net worth is estimated to be $1 billion.
David Friedberg Biography:
| Born | June 1, 1980 (age 43) South Africa |
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| Citizenship | South African, American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, businessman, angel investor |
Friedberg’s early life hasn’t been discussed much with the public. However, it is known that David was born in South Africa in 1981.
After spending a considerable amount of time in South Africa, David decided to move to the United States. There, he pursued higher education and got to launch his career.
In 1997, young Friedberg went to the University of California, Berkeley. He studied astrophysics. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 2001 and immediately worked on his business pursuits.
David Friedberg Rise to Fame
After graduating from college, Friedberg worked at the investment bank Broadview International for over two years. In 2003, Friedberg became an investor at Concert Capital Partners. David left the company in 2004 to be one of the earliest executives in Google.
While working there, David formed a close bond with the tech company’s co-founder Larry Page. David Friedberg left Google in 2006 to found The Climate Corporation. Their objective is to use digital tools to help farmers throughout the world enhance production in a sustainable way.
It was a massive success, and it was acquired by agricultural biotechnology firm Monsanto in 2013 for $1 billion. David Friedberg continued to serve as CEO but eventually left in 2015.
David Friedberg Current Ventures
Before leaving The Climate Corporation, he established the insurance company Metromile in 2011. Since then, he served as the company’s chairman. He was also chosen as chairman of Northern Quinoa Production Corporation and Pattern Ag.
In 2017, David Friedberg started The Production Board. This became his continued endeavor to improve the status of the Earth. He went on to become a board member of various organizations in 2019, including Triplebar Bio, Tillable, and UR Labs. Before this, he was a board member of Soylent.
In the same year, he became the executive chairman of Cana, which makes groundbreaking 3D-printed beverages. He also joined the panel of the All-In Podcast with fellow entrepreneurs Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, and David Sacks.
David Friedberg Height:
David Friedberg stands at 5’10 or 178 cm tall. He weighs approximately 158 pounds (68 kg). Friedberg also has dark brown hair and light brown eyes.
Friedberg Wife:
David Friedberg is married to Allison Broude Friedberg and they’re living happily in San Francisco, California.
There are no details about how they met when they got married, and if they have any children.
