Craig Cooper is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, and former CNBC host. He co-founded Boost Mobile USA, which became the #1 MVNO in the United States, and has held senior investment roles including Head of Venture Capital at Saban Ventures and founding Partner at SoftBank Capital. Across his funds, he has helped raise over US$6 billion and invested in multiple leading technology and digital media companies. He was also the original investor and host of CNBC’s award-winning series Adventure Capitalists.
Cooper has founded and led several companies across telecommunications, energy, and technology. He co-founded NRG Australia, one of the largest independent power producers in Asia Pacific, and led E-world Technologies, Australia’s largest mobile enterprise software company at the time. He was also a partner in Australia’s largest independent mobile retail distribution business and a founding director of EBT Mobile (China), the largest publicly traded mobile phone retailer in Eastern China and China Mobile’s top reseller.
He is currently CEO and co-founder of CONNEQT Health Limited (ASX:CQT), where he is focused on redefining longevity through cardiovascular and arterial health using patented arterial waveform technologies.
Cooper is the author of Your New Prime (HarperCollins), which Tony Robbins called “the blueprint for anyone who wants to live a life of passion and excellence as they age.” He has written for major publications including The Huffington Post and Mens Health and has served on advisory boards and as an ambassador for leading health and performance brands.
Earlier in life, he was an Australian State Taekwondo Champion, a New Zealand National Skateboard Champion, and a national surfing representative. He holds degrees in Economics and Law (Honors) from the University of Sydney.
