Julius Genachowski is an American lawyer and businessman born on August 19, 1962, in New York City. He graduated from Harvard College in 1985 with an A.B. degree in social studies and later earned a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1991. Early in his career, he worked in various roles in the telecommunications and technology sectors, including positions at Bell Atlantic and as chief of business operations at LaunchBox Digital, a venture capital firm focused on internet startups. Genachowski served as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from June 29, 2009, to May 2013, appointed by President Barack Obama. During his tenure, he was instrumental in advancing net neutrality regulations, which aimed to ensure equal treatment of internet traffic, and promoted broadband expansion to underserved areas. His leadership emphasized innovation, competition, and consumer protection in communications policy, including efforts to modernize spectrum allocation for wireless services. After leaving the FCC, he joined The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm, on January 6, 2014, initially as a partner and managing director in its U.S. buyout fund, focusing on technology and media investments. In early 2024, he transitioned to the role of senior advisor. Throughout his career, he has been involved in advisory roles for tech companies and policy initiatives, leveraging his expertise in telecommunications and business to influence networks in government and private sectors.