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Esther Dyson

Esther Dyson is an Swiss-American entrepreneur, journalist, and investor, recognized as a pioneer in internet governance. She served as the first Chair of ICANN (1998–2000), helping to shape the initial structure and policies for managing domain names and internet infrastructure.

Esther Dyson has been a strong advocate for open, decentralized governance and has also invested in early-stage tech companies focused on health, aviation, and information technology.

Contact for Esther Dyson

linkedin.com/in/estherdyson/

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