Joe Liemandt

Joe Liemandt
Born
Joseph Liemandt

1967 or 1968 (age 57–58)
EducationStanford University (dropped out)
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounder, Trilogy Software and ESW Capital

Joseph Liemandt (born 1967/1968) is an American billionaire businessman, and the founder of Trilogy Software, and ESW Capital, an investment company that buys software companies. As of April 2025, his net worth is estimated at $6.2 billion.

Liemandt attended Stanford University, but dropped out to start Trilogy Software. In 1996, he was the youngest self-made person on the Forbes 400, with a net worth of $500 million.

As of 2025, he is the principal of Alpha School, a teacherless AI-driven teaching program and school for children.

Liemandt lives in Austin, Texas.

Political contributions

Joe Liemandt and his wife Andra Liemandt contribute to Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian parties and candidates.

They also are engaged in Austin and Texas politics.

References

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