24 April 2026Top Stories
Bob Iger rejoins Thrive Capital after Disney exit
Bob Iger landed at Thrive Capital three weeks after stepping down as Disney CEO, a move that signals where media's institutional knowledge goes when streaming wars turn into AI content battles. Thrive manages $13bn and backs OpenAI, Instagram, and Stripe, giving Iger a front-row seat to the platforms that are reshaping entertainment distribution. His Disney experience spanning traditional media, streaming launches, and content IP wars makes him invaluable for evaluating which AI-native media startups can actually build sustainable businesses. Expect Thrive to lean harder into content technology deals with Iger's Rolodex and strategic judgment steering investments.
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