Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher is a technology investor, actor, and philanthropist who has spent nearly two decades investing in the future of tech and culture. Co-founding two venture firms, A-Grade Investments in 2010 and Sound Ventures in 2015, Ashton has pioneered an investment philosophy centered on what he calls “enduring happiness” — backing companies that are good for you, good for me, and good for the greater good.

Ashton is known for his product intuition and design instincts, making him a sought-after partner for founders shaping the future. His influence has earned him a place on TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, a cover feature on Forbes’ Midas List for Tech’s Top Investors, and inclusion in Vanity Fair’s “New Establishment List,” a roll call of the world’s most daring innovators and entrepreneurial trailblazers.

Before entering venture capital and Hollywood, Ashton studied biochemical engineering at the University of Iowa.