Rich Barton, Angel Investor

Rich Barton is a visionary entrepreneur and executive, best known as the co‑founder and co‑executive chair of Zillow, where he transformed how people buy, sell, rent, and finance homes. He previously founded Expedia within Microsoft and later spun it out as a public company, serving as its CEO until 2003. Barton also co‑founded Glassdoor, further cementing his reputation for building consumer‑focused platforms that reshape industries. Earlier in his career, Rich was a venture partner at Benchmark from 2005 to 2018, while also serving on multiple public company boards. He continues to hold board positions at Netflix, Qurate, Artsy, and Zillow Group, and contributes to education as a trustee at Stanford University. His career reflects a disciplined approach to innovation, scaling, and governance. As an angel investor, Barton has supported ventures in technology and healthcare. His most recent investments include Marit Health, a seed‑stage healthtech company, and Nextdoor, a neighborhood‑focused social platform. These investments highlight his interest in startups that foster community, transparency, and improved access to essential services.