Early Life and Education
Cameron Howard Winklevoss was born on August 21, 1981, in Southampton, New York, and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut. Cameron and his identical twin brother, Tyler, demonstrated teamwork from a young age, and they later co-founded a web page company at age 13. Cameron attended Greenwich Country Day School, Brunswick School, and Harvard University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics in 2004. He was also a member of the men's varsity crew at Harvard.
Rise to Success
Winklevoss, along with his brother, co-founded HarvardConnection (later ConnectU) in 2002. This led to a legal battle with Mark Zuckerberg over the idea, resulting in a $65 million settlement. In 2013, they invested $11 million in Bitcoin, a decision that would become a cornerstone of their wealth. In 2014, they co-founded Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, which has become a significant player in the digital asset market. Gemini went public in September 2025 with a valuation of $3.3 billion.
Key Business Strategies
The Winklevoss twins' strategy centered on early adoption of Bitcoin and building a regulated cryptocurrency exchange. Gemini's focus on compliance and security, has helped build trust and attract institutional investors. They have also expanded into areas like NFT's through acquisitions and expanded globally.
Philanthropy
Information regarding Cameron Winklevoss's specific philanthropic endeavors is limited. He and his brother have invested in Bitcoin, which can be considered as a method of philanthropic activity, promoting its adoption to decentralize finance and give financial freedom to individuals.
