Adam Bowen | |
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Born | 1974/1975(age 46–47) [1] |
Nationality | American |
Education | Pomona College Stanford University |
Known for | Co-founder, Juul Labs |
Title | Chief technology officer, Juul Labs |
Spouse | Married |
Children | 3 |
Adam Bowen (born 1974/1975) is an American businessman, and the co-founder (with James Monsees) and currently advisor at Juul Labs, an electronic cigarette company.
Bowen earned a BA in physics from Pomona College, followed by an MS in product design from Stanford University. [2]
In December 2018, following Altria taking a 35% stake in Juul, Bowen's net worth increased from an estimated $730 million to more than $1.1 billion. [3] After subsequent write-downs of the value of Juul, Forbes no longer considers Bowen a billionaire as of 2020. [1]
Bowen is married, with three children, and lives in San Mateo, California. [1]
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