Ann Lamont

Ann Huntress Lamont is an American venture capitalist and wife of Governor of Connecticut Ned Lamont.

Ann Lamont
First Lady of Connecticut
Assumed role
9 January, 2019
GovernorNed Lamont
Preceded byCathy Malloy
Personal details
Born (1957-01-11) January 11, 1957
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1983)​
Children3
EducationStanford University (BA)
OccupationVenture capitalist

Early life and career

Lamont was born in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, to Betsy Ann (née Whiteside) and Carroll B. Huntress, Jr.[1] She received a bachelor's degree in political science from Stanford University in 1979.[2][3]

Lamont is a founder and managing partner at Oak Investment Partners. In 2006, the New York Times described her as "one of the most successful women ever in the lofty realm of venture capital."[4][5] In 2007, she was named number 50 in Forbes' Midas List.[4][6]

Personal life

Lamont was married on September 10, 1983,[7] to businessman Ned Lamont. They reside in Greenwich and have three children: Emily, Lindsay, and Teddy.[8][9]

References
  1. "Betsy Huntress Obituary". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. June 21, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  2. "Ann H. Lamont". HCA. Archived from the original on September 10, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  3. "Thinking, and Acting, Globally". Stanford University. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  4. Alison Leigh Cowan (October 16, 2006). "Not-So-Hidden Asset, His Wife, Is Force in Lamont's Senate Bid". The New York Times. Retrieved March 27, 2015. Now Ms. Lamont, one of the most successful women ever in the lofty realm of venture capital, is the not-so-hidden hand behind her husband, Ned, the political novice who managed to topple a three-term incumbent in the Democratic primary.
  5. West, Debra (7 January 2019). "Connecticut Has Among the Lowest Growth in the Nation. Can Links to Silicon Valley Help?". New York Times. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  6. "#50 Ann Huntress Lamont". Forbes. January 24, 2008. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
  7. "Ann Huntress to Wed E.M. Lamont Jr". The New York Times. July 17, 1983. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  8. "Ned Lamont Makes a Run for the US Senate". ilovefc.com. Moffly Media. April 19, 2006. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  9. Kershaw, Sarah; Cowan, Alison Leigh (November 1, 2006). "A Son of Privilege Takes His Baby Steps on the Political Proving Ground". The New York Times. Retrieved November 9, 2018.

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