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List of University of California, Berkeley alumni in business

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This page lists notable alumni and students of the University of California, Berkeley. Alumni who served as faculty are listed in bold font, with degree and year.

Notable faculty members are in the article List of UC Berkeley faculty.


Founders and co-founders

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Chairs, presidents, and CEOs

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Other executives and board members

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Other

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See also

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References

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