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He Was a Tech Investor Before There Was a Silicon Valley
Bill Draper began funding start-ups in the early 1960s, when the Santa Clara Valley was better known for apricot orchards than microchips. He has died at 98.
By Alex WilliamsNew York Times AI
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Originally published by New York Times AI on Sep 30, 2026.
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