Trending Now - Bob Iger Joins Thrive Capital as Adviser Post-disney Tenure
WHO:
TechCrunch - Bob Iger holds a stake in Thrive Capital and has previously served as a venture partner at the firm.
Deadline - Bob Iger, former CEO of Disney, has rejoined Thrive Capital as an advisor.
Variety - Josh Kushner, founder of Thrive Capital and younger brother of Jared Kushner, confirmed Iger's new role.
WHAT:
Deadline - Bob Iger has taken on the role of advisor at Thrive Capital after stepping down as Disney CEO.
Variety - Iger's new position was reported by the Wall Street Journal.
WHERE:
Variety - Thrive Capital is based in New York.
WHEN:
Variety - Iger stepped down as Disney CEO on March 31st, 2026.
Deadline - Iger stepped down as Disney CEO in March 2026.
Deadline - Iger rejoined Thrive Capital weeks after passing the CEO baton.
WHY:
Variety - Josh Kushner described Iger as someone who "leads with boldness and conviction" in his new advisory role.
Deadline - Josh Kushner stated that Iger "leads with boldness and conviction because he knows what he is building and why."
HOW:
Deadline - Iger's role as an advisor was confirmed in a post on X by Josh Kushner.
(UPDATED April 24, 2026 01:24 UTC)
Bob Iger, who recently stepped down as Disney CEO March 31st, holds a stake in Thrive Capital and has previously served as a venture partner at the firm. In his new advisory role, Josh Kushner praised Iger, describing him as someone who "leads with boldness and conviction." This transition marks a significant shift for Iger as he takes on new challenges in the venture capital space.
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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 23:19 UTC)
Bob Iger has rejoined Thrive Capital as an advisor, just weeks after stepping down as CEO of Disney in March 20th26. Josh Kushner, the founder of Thrive Capital and brother of Jared Kushner, confirmed Iger's new role in a post on X, highlighting that Iger "leads with boldness and conviction." Thrive Capital, based in New York, is now set to benefit from Iger's extensive experience in the entertainment industry.