John Roos
American lawyer and diplomat

John Roos

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Who is John Roos?
John Roos is an American venture capitalist and former diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Japan from 2009 to 2013.
When was John Roos born?
John Roos was born on February 14, 1955.
What is John Roos' education background?
John Roos received his bachelor's degree in physics from Stanford University and his J.D. from Stanford Law School.
What is John Roos known for?
John Roos is known for his role as the United States Ambassador to Japan, where he helped strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance and fostered closer relations between the two countries.
What has John Roos done as a venture capitalist?
As a venture capitalist, John Roos co-founded the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in 1977, and later founded the technology investment firm, Geodesic Capital in 2015. He has also served on the boards of numerous companies in the technology sector.