Robert F Kennedy Junior has named Nicole Shanahan as his running mate in the elections. Who is she? Does Kennedy Jr stand a chance at the polls?

Gravitas: Robert Kennedy Jr. names Nicole Shanahan as running mate

<p>Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr presented&nbsp;Silicon Valley lawyer and philanthropist Nicole Shanahan as his running mate on Tuesday (Mar 26). Shanahan, who is the&nbsp;ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, has never been in the limelight and has never before run for political office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kennedy Jr. (aka RFK Jr.), best known for his anti-Covid vaccine stance and public health conspiracies, is running as an independent candidate in the upcoming US presidential elections. Choosing a running mate is a prerequisite to be on the ballot in several states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here’s everything you need to know about Nicole Shanahan:</p>

<h2><strong>Nicole Shanahan: Wealthy lawyer and tech entrepreneur with a bare social media presence joins the VP race</strong></h2>

<p>Kennedy Jr.’s VP pick of Shanahan came as a wild card as the attorney doesn’t have any kind of public persona and is generally interested in niche policy issues like regenerative agriculture and gut biomes that rarely strike a chord with the commoners. But Shanahan’s abundant wealth can be of immense help for Kennedy Jr.</p>

<p>Born and raised in California, Nicole Shanahan is an American tech entrepreneur, lawyer and philanthropist&nbsp;who has a compelling rags-to-riches story of wealth and success. In one of her interviews with People magazine, she described her childhood as “very hard”. Her mother worked as a maid and accountant after her father passed away after suffering from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.</p>

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<p>Shanahan attended the National University of Singapore and Santa Clara University School of Law. After practising law at various firms, she became the founder and CEO of a legal tech company called ClearAccessIP, based in Palo Alto. She later sold the company to a competitor IPwe in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After this, she invested in a biotech firm, LinusBio, and joined the board of Extreme Tech Challenge in 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, after all these years of investments, she also established her private foundation, Bia-Echo in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In 2022, Shanahan's then-husband, Sergey Brin, donated at least $23 million in shares of Alphabet (Google's parent company) to Bia-Echo. In 2019, Shanahan pledged to contribute $100 million over five years; mostly for research in reproductive longevity (programmes that help women become pregnant later in life).</p>

<p>Shanahan has made donations and contributions to political parties in the past as well. Like, during the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries, Shanahan contributed $2800 each to the campaigns of Marianne Willaimson and Pete Buttigieg.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She also co-hosted a fundraiser for Buttigieg in December 2019, along with other wealthy Silicon Valley figures. After Joe Biden became the presumptive nominee, she supported the Biden presidential campaign, contributing $25,000 to the Biden Victory Fund.</p>

<p>In recent months, Shanahan&nbsp;emerged as a prominent supporter of Kennedy's campaign, financially backing his polarizing Super Bowl commercial, which mimicked a classic John F. Kennedy campaign advertisement, drawing criticism from Kennedy family members.</p>

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<p>Shanahan contributed $4 million to the Super PAC responsible for the ad, stating to the New York Times her belief in the potential to spotlight Kennedy's candidacy and her alignment with his positions on environmental issues and vaccinations.<br />
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Her candidacy for vice president was reported by Mediaite on March 16 which was later confirmed by Kennedy on March 26.</p>

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Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr presented Silicon Valley lawyer and philanthropist Nicole Shanahan as his running mate on Tuesday (Mar 26).

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr presented Silicon Valley lawyer and philanthropist Nicole Shanahan as his running mate on Tuesday (Mar 26). Shanahan, who is the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, has never been in the limelight and has never before run for political office. Kennedy Jr. (aka RFK Jr.), best known for his anti-Covid vaccine stance and public health conspiracies, is running as an independent candidate in the upcoming US presidential elections. Choosing a running mate is a prerequisite to be on the ballot in several states. Here’s everything you need to know about Nicole Shanahan: Nicole Shanahan: Wealthy lawyer and tech entrepreneur with a bare social media presence joins the VP race Kennedy Jr.’s VP pick of Shanahan came as a wild card as the attorney doesn’t have any kind of public persona and is generally interested in niche policy issues like regenerative agriculture and gut biomes that rarely strike a chord with the commoners. But Shanahan’s abundant wealth can be of immense help for Kennedy Jr. Born and raised in California, Nicole Shanahan is an American tech entrepreneur, lawyer and philanthropist who has a compelling rags-to-riches story of wealth and success. In one of her interviews with People magazine, she described her childhood as “very hard”. Her mother worked as a maid and accountant after her father passed away after suffering from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Also Read | Biden says he commuted over Baltimore bridge by train 'many times'. The problem? It has no rail tracks! Shanahan attended the National University of Singapore and Santa Clara University School of Law. After practising law at various firms, she became the founder and CEO of a legal tech company called ClearAccessIP, based in Palo Alto. She later sold the company to a competitor IPwe in 2020. After this, she invested in a biotech firm, LinusBio, and joined the board of Extreme Tech Challenge in 2023. Meanwhile, after all these years of investments, she also established her private foundation, Bia-Echo in 2018. Watch | US Presidential Elections 2024: Race for white house heats up × In 2022, Shanahan's then-husband, Sergey Brin, donated at least $23 million in shares of Alphabet (Google's parent company) to Bia-Echo. In 2019, Shanahan pledged to contribute $100 million over five years; mostly for research in reproductive longevity (programmes that help women become pregnant later in life). Shanahan has made donations and contributions to political parties in the past as well. Like, during the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries, Shanahan contributed $2800 each to the campaigns of Marianne Willaimson and Pete Buttigieg. Also Read | Trump is selling $60 Bibles in collaboration with singer Lee Greenwood. Here's why She also co-hosted a fundraiser for Buttigieg in December 2019, along with other wealthy Silicon Valley figures. After Joe Biden became the presumptive nominee, she supported the Biden presidential campaign, contributing $25,000 to the Biden Victory Fund. In recent months, Shanahan emerged as a prominent supporter of Kennedy's campaign, financially backing his polarizing Super Bowl commercial, which mimicked a classic John F. Kennedy campaign advertisement, drawing criticism from Kennedy family members. Also Read | Moscow concert hall attack: Russia detains eighth suspect amid torture concerns Shanahan contributed $4 million to the Super PAC responsible for the ad, stating to the New York Times her belief in the potential to spotlight Kennedy's candidacy and her alignment with his positions on environmental issues and vaccinations. Her candidacy for vice president was reported by Mediaite on March 16 which was later confirmed by Kennedy on March 26. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Nicole Shanahan? Robert Kennedy Jr's vice president pick is ex-wife of Google founder Brin

According to a report, Elon Musk allegedly had an extramarital affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of billionaire Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Tesla CEO Musk has denied such reports.

WION Fineprint | Report: Elon Musk had an affair with Google co-founder Sergey Brin's wife Nicole

<p>According to reports, Tesla chief Elon Musk had an affair with Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s wife as the couple filed for divorce.</p>

<p>The report which first appeared in the Wall Street Journal was rejected by Musk in a tweet as he declared:&nbsp;“I’ve only seen Nicole twice in three years, both times with many other people around. Nothing romantic.”</p>

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<p>Musk said the report was “total bs. Sergey and I are friends and were at a party together last night!”&nbsp;</p>

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I’ve only seen Nicole twice in three years, both times with many other people around. Nothing romantic.</p>
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<p>The Tesla chief had allegedly linked up with Brin’s wife Nicole Shanahan after breaking up with his former girlfriend Grimes.</p>

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<p>An earlier report had claimed that Musk had twins with a former Tesla employee. Reports claim Brin has been a close friend of Musk and had invested in Tesla during the 2008 financial crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk hit the headlines earlier as he put up a proposal to buy Twitter, however, the social media giant sued the SpaceX boss after he declared that he would no longer buy the company.</p>

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According to reports, Tesla chief Elon Musk had an affair with Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s wife as the couple filed for divorce. The report which first appeared in the Wall Street Journal was rejected by Musk in a tweet as he declared: “I’ve only seen Nicole twice in three years, both times with many other people around.

According to reports, Tesla chief Elon Musk had an affair with Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s wife as the couple filed for divorce. The report which first appeared in the Wall Street Journal was rejected by Musk in a tweet as he declared: “I’ve only seen Nicole twice in three years, both times with many other people around. Nothing romantic.” Also Read: Elon Musk jokes ‘good motivation to hit gym’ after trolls poke fun at shirtless photos Musk said the report was “total bs. Sergey and I are friends and were at a party together last night!” This is total bs. Sergey and I are friends and were at a party together last night! I’ve only seen Nicole twice in three years, both times with many other people around. Nothing romantic. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 25, 2022 × The Tesla chief had allegedly linked up with Brin’s wife Nicole Shanahan after breaking up with his former girlfriend Grimes. Watch: Twitter blames Elon Musk for $270 million loss An earlier report had claimed that Musk had twins with a former Tesla employee. Reports claim Brin has been a close friend of Musk and had invested in Tesla during the 2008 financial crisis. Musk hit the headlines earlier as he put up a proposal to buy Twitter, however, the social media giant sued the SpaceX boss after he declared that he would no longer buy the company. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Musk had affair with Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s wife? Tesla chief denies claim

<p>Tesla chief Elon Musk is once again at the centre of a controversy as reports linked him to Google co-founder Sergey Brin's wife Nicole Shanahan.</p>

<p>Shanahan and Bryn had announced their divorce earlier this year over “irreconcilable differences” however a Wall Street Journal report claimed that Shanahan was allegedly involved in an extramarital relationship with the Tesla chief.</p>

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<p>Musk was quick to dismiss the report declaring it was "total bs" and asserting that Brin was a friend and they recently partied together.</p>

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<p>Shanahan reportedly runs a &nbsp;philanthropic foundation which promotes criminal justice reforms and reproductive rights and was married to Brin for nearly four years.</p>

<p>Shanahan was earlier married to a finance executive. Reports claim&nbsp;Brin and Shanahan were facing problems during the coronavirus shutdown. The couple gave birth to a baby girl in 2018.</p>

<p>She grew up in Oakland and is the daughter of a Chinese immigrant mother.</p>

<p>Shanahan is also a tech entrepreneur and had reportedly started ClearAccessIP which uses artificial intelligence to manage patents. The company was sold two years ago. She holds a law degree and studied at the University of Puget Sound.</p>

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Tesla chief Elon Musk is once again at the centre of a controversy as reports linked him to Google co-founder Sergey Brin's wife Nicole Shanahan. Shanahan and Bryn had announced their divorce earlier this year over “irreconcilable differences” however a Wall Street Journal report claimed that Shanahan was allegedly involved in an extramarital relationship with the Tesla chief.

Tesla chief Elon Musk is once again at the centre of a controversy as reports linked him to Google co-founder Sergey Brin's wife Nicole Shanahan. Shanahan and Bryn had announced their divorce earlier this year over “irreconcilable differences” however a Wall Street Journal report claimed that Shanahan was allegedly involved in an extramarital relationship with the Tesla chief. Also Read: Musk had affair with Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s wife? Musk was quick to dismiss the report declaring it was "total bs" and asserting that Brin was a friend and they recently partied together. Watch: Twitter vs Musk set for October trial as Twitter lawsuit gets fast-tracked Shanahan reportedly runs a philanthropic foundation which promotes criminal justice reforms and reproductive rights and was married to Brin for nearly four years. Shanahan was earlier married to a finance executive. Reports claim Brin and Shanahan were facing problems during the coronavirus shutdown. The couple gave birth to a baby girl in 2018. She grew up in Oakland and is the daughter of a Chinese immigrant mother. Shanahan is also a tech entrepreneur and had reportedly started ClearAccessIP which uses artificial intelligence to manage patents. The company was sold two years ago. She holds a law degree and studied at the University of Puget Sound. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Musk linked to Google co-founder Sergey Brin's wife: Who is Nicole Shanahan?

<p>Joining Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, Google co-founder Sergey Brin has filed for divorce from his wife Nicole Shanahan.</p>

<p>Citing "irreconcilable differences", Brin has filed a petition for dissolution of his marriage, according to court documents.</p>

<p>Requesting that documents be sealed by the court, the couple took the step as they have a three-year-old son.</p>

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<p>According to the filing in Santa Clara, “Because of the high profile nature of their relationship, there is likely to be a significant public interest in their dissolution case and any potential child custody issues.”</p>

<p>It comes after Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates as well as Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott announced their divorce, making him the third mega-billionaire to do so in as many years.</p>

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<p>The 48-year-old founded Google along with Larry Page in 1998 and has a fortune of $94 billion as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.</p>

<p>In 2019, both Brin and Page left Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, but they are still controlling shareholders.</p>

<p>In 2015, Brin divorced 23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki after being married for nine years post their wedding in 2007.</p>

<p>According to Monica Mazzei, a partner at Sideman &amp; Bancroft LLP in San Francisco, it's likely Brin and Shanahan have a prenuptial agreement since the relationship began long after he became a billionaire.&nbsp;</p>

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Joining Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, Google co-founder Sergey Brin has filed for divorce from his wife Nicole Shanahan. Citing "irreconcilable differences", Brin has filed a petition for dissolution of his marriage, according to court documents.

Joining Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, Google co-founder Sergey Brin has filed for divorce from his wife Nicole Shanahan. Citing "irreconcilable differences", Brin has filed a petition for dissolution of his marriage, according to court documents. Requesting that documents be sealed by the court, the couple took the step as they have a three-year-old son. × According to the filing in Santa Clara, “Because of the high profile nature of their relationship, there is likely to be a significant public interest in their dissolution case and any potential child custody issues.” It comes after Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates as well as Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott announced their divorce, making him the third mega-billionaire to do so in as many years. Also read | European Union warns Google, Facebook, Twitter to tackle deepfakes or risk adverse consequences: Report The 48-year-old founded Google along with Larry Page in 1998 and has a fortune of $94 billion as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. In 2019, both Brin and Page left Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, but they are still controlling shareholders. In 2015, Brin divorced 23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki after being married for nine years post their wedding in 2007. According to Monica Mazzei, a partner at Sideman & Bancroft LLP in San Francisco, it's likely Brin and Shanahan have a prenuptial agreement since the relationship began long after he became a billionaire. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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