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Max Palevsky (July 24, 1924 – May 5, 2010) was an American art collector, venture capitalist, philanthropist, and computer technology pioneer. He was known as a member of the Malibu Mafia – a group of wealthy American Jewish men who donated money to liberal and progressive causes and politicians.
Computer pioneer Max Palevsky, PhB’48, SB’48, whose generosity helped shape many aspects of the University and its campus, died of heart failure May 5 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 85.
May 7, 2010 · Max Palevsky, a pioneer in the computer industry and a founder of the computer-chip giant Intel who used his fortune to back Democratic presidential candidates and to amass an important...
May 6, 2010 · In certain well-connected circles, Max Palevsky was known as the billionaire patron of Los Angeles’ first black mayor, Tom Bradley. But his portfolio resembled a conglomerate’s.
Learn about Max Palevsky, a pioneer in the computer electronics industry who founded Scientific Data Systems in 1961. Find out his background, achievements, and how he sold his company to a larger competitor in 1969.
May 6, 2010 · Computer technology pioneer and venture capitalist Max Palevsky, perhaps best-known for funding then-startup chipmaker Intel Corp., has died. He was 85.
May 7, 2010 · Computer industry pioneer Max Palevsky, who helped finance several important high tech firms including Intel, died Wednesday at age 85. In recent years he turned against the high tech world, refusing to use a computer, or even a cell phone.
